Orange Blossom

FINALLY I have bought this masterpiece my favourite fragrance ever, after trying it every time I see it in a store, or at the airport, but struggling to justify the price, I got it second hand, I was patient, I found a reasonable deal and I am so glad. I am not a fragrance snob, I just like what I like, and Jo Malone is my thing in general as their fragrances are very simple but also very realistic and natural smelling. This one feels modern and timeless at once, fresh, sophisticated but in a very accessible way. I see how it is labeled unisex but to me it feels feminine. A man can wear a feminine fragrance though if he wants to, everyone should be able to have the pleasure of smelling like a beautiful photorealistic orange blossom mixed with fresh lilac in bloom. This is day time, office appropriate, feels very put together, very clean, clean woman though not clean girl. It's grown up, I would not see a teenager wear this at all. But it's also not a granny feeling fragrance, it feels very "now". Coming back to the thing about not being a fragrance snob, the reason I say this is I don't usually get all the subtle notes in a fragrance, my nose isnt trained enough for it so I want to give a description of what I perceive: Orange blossom, floral, lilac. That's it. There's a sweetness but it's never cloying it's never cheap it's never loud or heavy. Actually quite sharp at first then when you get up close to smell it, that's when you get sweetness and something more soft and comforting. Everybody knows Jo Malone doesnt have the reputation of making scents that have strong sillage or projection, this one is no exception, it stays close...BUT it does last, on my skin at least. It stays for a while, hours, it's just not noticeable from very far away, which I think is a good thing personally. Here in Canada spring is coming (very slowly), it's still quite cold outside, and snowy, but the sun is out, and Jo Malone orange blossom is out for me right now I think I can start wearing it already as it seems to work well in this temperature, and brings a bit of uplifting, sunny energy with it. Then I can see it continue to accompany me all the way through actual blooming spring, of course, and finally summer. I can't wait to build memories around this beautiful classic bouquet.

This is classic and so tantalisingly GOOD! There's no mystery to this scent - it's a straight-up, no nonsense, florally-citrus orange blossom scent! *smacks lips* I remember smelling this at the Jo Malone boutique in the city, and damn-near bought it on the spot. But no. I had another Jo Malone to buy that day (Mimosa & Cardamom, if I remember correctly) and...I'm no space-racing billionaire, so buying two wasn't an option. But it continued to haunt me. Eventually, I bit the bullet and ordered a (100ml😅) bottle online, and - well colour me pretty - wasn't it PERFECT?! This scent is the EPITOME of spring and summer to me! It's so sparkling and fresh and classy and an all-round sexy citrus fragrance. I want to live in this cloud forever (or at least until the colder seasons). That tangy tangerine is sublime (Sub...lime, perhaps? A citrus joke already?! Kekekekekeke!). That, with the dominant orange blossom, makes this so effervescent that it low-key thrills me and makes my mouth water. The water lily and lilac makes this gentle and - yep - classy. I almost thought feminine, but - nope - this is unisex. Heck yeah, I want to smell this on my husband (but won't coz he's a stubborn devil). I suspect the vetiver grounds this and helps maintain the unisex vibe, but it's not a earthy, hay-like scent. The iris I don't smell so much, but I can't be mad. The longevity is decent for an EDC. I get about 3 hours out of it. Unless I spray like a sugared-up toddler, this quickly becomes a skin scent. So yes. I do spray rather a lot for that Forever Cloud. Sadly, a low-point is them JM prices for EDCs. It's not cool. Yes, so many of the scents are gorgeous/masterpieces, but nobody is impressed with paying through the nose for perfumes that have questionable longevity and sillage. Even for an all-round sexy citrus.🍊 How is citrus sexy? I dunno. Ask Jo Malone. I just work here. Repurchase-worthy! *** Kitty rating: 8.5-9/10. (It's just gorgeous, okay?). Hubby rating: 8/10 - 'Mmm! Oh yeah - not bad! An 8, not an 8.5. Is it jasmine? No? Rose? No? Whatever, it's an 8."

Orange Blossom by Jo Malone is so pretty! To me this smells like a beautiful orange and lilac soap, but not your average bar soap. I mean the lovely, fragrant, luxurious soaps you find in a fancy boutique or gift shop. It's not "soapy" though. It's vibrant, clear, sweet, and fresh. Wearing this makes me think of having citrus sorbet in a garden full of lilac bushes. Imagine going for a walk on a sunny, but breezy spring day. It's bird-chirping weather. You're light on your feet, happier than usual because you're falling in love... with your own life again! 🍊🪻🌞💌✨ I know people say that Jo Malone fragrances are on the lighter side and don't last. But, I can still detect this on my skin for quite a while with decent projection. I don't consider this weak at all. It's perfect. It becomes a skin scent after about four hours. It's noticeable, but won't choke everyone close to you. On clothing I can smell this one well into the next day. Another way I would describe this fragrance in gourmand or flormand terms would be eating Fruity Pebbles, freshly showered, outside on a balcony somewhere in California. Soaking up the morning sun, overlooking citrus trees with fresh lilacs on the table. 🧡💐 P.S. Go listen to Orange Blossoms by Goldford. Perfect song to listen to while wearing this! Update: This has become an absolute favorite for me! It makes me much happier than any other fragrance I have. Orange Blossom is delicious! Bright, sunny, and refreshing energy bottled.

Oh my gosh I am in love with this. I sprayed it on my arm at Bloomingdale’s the other day and wanted to DRINK my arm. Could not stop inhaling my skin. My husband insisted we turn back so I could get it, because it was clear I was enamoured. This smells like my backyard orange tree in January and February- fresh orange blossoms in California. This isn’t just the blossoms, this is the whole tree. It’s juicy and green but also so white and floral. It’s not powdery or mature, either. It’s sparkly and bright. To me, it smells like fizzy mimosas on a bright flower-adorned balcony, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Alternatively, I also envision this on Elizabeth James in the Parent Trap. Clean white bedding and silky white blouses and Sunday spend getting lost at Harrod’s. I knew when I heard that Princess Catherine had Westminster Abbey lit up with this fragrance in candles on her wedding day to Prince William, that I would have to smell this one. I just didn’t expect to love it as much as I do. Sometimes I find orange blossom fragrances to smell like corn tortillas or Queen Anne’s Lace, but this is so much more complex. My only complaint is that it doesn’t last as long as I’d like it to!

Still one of my all time favorite Orange Blossoms, right up there with Serge's Fleurs d'Oranger and Hermes' 24 Faubourg. Jo Malone's Orange Blossom is the most nostalgic for me, as it was one of the first Orange Blossom perfumes I fell in love with and the one that instantly transported me to my childhood, visiting my grandparents in Sun City, Arizona, where the heavenly aroma of orange blossoms wafted through the air, enchanting me so much I remember thinking -- as a 10 year old: "ahhhh, one day I'LL retire here!" This is a super natural, realistic smelling orange blossom scent, and I just had to pick it up again recently after finishing my last bottle over 5 years ago. I don't know if I'm correct, but it SEEMS it's lasting a bit longer now, and has a little more projection than it used to? Honestly, this is one perfume I love so much I can easily forgive moderate performance. For something very similar to this with stronger lasting power and projection, however, I highly HIGHLY recommend Essential Perfumes Neroli Botanica, also super natural smelling and equally gorgeous. Jo Malone's Orange Blossom is just the happiest, most beautiful scent and a forever love for me.