Whom You Know: Lime Basil & Mandarin By Jo Malone Is Perfect for Spring Says Whom You Know

Monday, March 8, 2010

Lime Basil & Mandarin By Jo Malone Is Perfect for Spring Says Whom You Know

Reminiscent of the scent of limes carried on a Caribbean Sea breeze, Lime Basil & Mandarin is a sparkling citrus scent loved by both men and women around the world. Regarded as Jo Malone’s signature scent, it’s described as both a ‘cult’ favourite and a ‘modern’ classic. Fresh limes and zesty mandarins are undercut by peppery basil and aromatic white thyme in this alluring signature blend.

The Composition

Top Notes: Lime, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Bergamot Orange

Middle Notes: Basil, White Thyme, Lilac, Iris

Base Notes: Patchouli, Vetiver, Costus Oil

Fragrance Combining™ Tip:

To fragrance combine, simply spray one cologne, let it dry, then spray a different Jo Malone fragrance over the top. Or, try a body crème in one scent layered over a bath oil in another.

Part of the Jo Malone selection of citrus fragrances, Lime Basil & Mandarin can be followed with a spritz of Vetyver Cologne for a warm citrus blend. Whom You Know put this to the test and here is what our panel thought:

Jo Malone epitomizes luxury for me. The Lime, Basil and Mandarin Body Crème is presented in a simply elegant jar with the signature black screw lid. The label is in the distinctive cream and black. All of it looks stylish. Like me, you will be very happy to have this out on your dresser/bedside table, not tucked away somewhere. I feel like I am on vacation when I lather this onto my skin. It is a good size jar and even with my generous applications, it will last for a good length of time. I did not have a greasy residue after applying this. My skin felt silky and soft throughout the whole day. The combinations of scents are just to die for.

Jo Malone’s Lime Basil & Mandarin Body Crème is such a fine emollient that only a small dap is needed. The fragrance is so inviting. It has a long-lasting aroma of times past of limes carried on a Caribbean Sea breeze. Its sparkling citrus fragrance is appealing to both sexes. Jo Malone’s Lime Basil & Mandarin Body Crème is the signature scent. Featuring both fresh lime and zesty mandarin bouquets it is accompanied by peppery basil and white thyme to create this alluring blend. It comes in a very handy small container, easily carried in any bag. This body crème is not greasy, just pure delight! It leaves a smooth silkiness to especially rough, dry winter skin. Yes, my favorite and a SURE WINNER!

My Jo Malone lime basil and mandarin body creme arrived elegantly packaged. Even the name aroused my desire for the scent. When I opened the jar, the fragrance was amazing--fresh, spicy citrus--limes and mandarin oranges rolled into one--with basil!. Then I applied it to my skin. My skin felt soft and smooth and fragrant. What a treat!! -For the senses as well as the skin.

I recall trying this fragrance many years ago when I walked inside a Jo Malone Shop and a sales associate had recommended this, as it's Jo Malone's signature scent and beloved by many. It didn't do anything for me then. But now, all these years later, perhaps due to chemical and hormonal changes in my body, I'm doing an about face, as I find I like this fragrance quite a bit now. In the Body Creme form, as with the cologne, upon immediate application, the lime and basil notes are the most apparent at first, then it fades after a little bit of time, lending way for the mandarin, lilac and patchouli notes to come forward and linger on. The creme's texture is rich without being greasy or heavy, it's actually just what my skin needs in this colder weather. I think the creme base also provides extra emollients that helps the fragrance cling to the skin and gives it more staying power. The scent is clean, crisp, and has unisex appeal, perhaps this is how
it gained its cult status.

The Lime Basil & Mandarin Collection

Cologne (3.4 fl oz; 100 ml) $100 USA/ $118 CAN

Cologne (1 fl oz; 30 ml) $55 USA/ $70 CAN

Bath Oil (8.5 fl oz; 250 ml) $60 USA/ $72 CAN

Bath Oil (6.8 oz; 200 ml) $100 USA/ $120 CAN

Shower Gel (8.5 fl oz; 250 ml) $50 USA/ $65 CAN

Body Lotion (8.5 fl oz; 250 ml) $65 USA/ $72 CAN

Body Crème (5.9 fl oz; 175 ml) $75 USA/ $90 CAN

Shampoo (8.5 fl oz; 250ml) $20 USA/ $24 CAN

Conditioner (8.5 fl oz; 250 ml) $20 USA/ $24 CAN

Soap (3.5 oz; 100g) X3 $50 USA/ $60 CAN

Home Candle (7.1 oz; 200 g) $65 USA/ $75 CAN

Luxury Candle (2.5 k) $345 USA/ $400 CAN

suggested retail prices

Available at Jo Malone Shops, www.jomalone.com, specialty stores including Bergdorf Goodman, select Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide.

Available exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada.

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