Freelance beauty editor and Who What Wear contributor Shannon Lawlor has a 60-strong perfume collection and always turns to Jo Malone London for special occasions. Her favourites include Vetiver & Golden Vanilla, Basil & Neroli and Myrrh & Tonka.
“The first time I ever smelled this fragrance, I was sat at my desk in the Who What Wear offices and gave it a spritz onto my wrist. Within seconds everyone was asking after it. It’s deep and rich but not in a heady sort of way. The sweetness of vanilla isn’t my usual vibe, but when it’s mixed with the smokiness of vetiver bourbon and the zinginess of cardamom, it’s a total dream,” Shannon says.
“This was the first Jo Malone London perfume I ever owned, and it still holds a very special place in my heart. It contains neroli (my favourite perfume note), so it has a citrusy zing to it while the basil makes it green and earthy. It’s distinctively Jo Malone London in its uniqueness,” says Shannon.
“I challenge you to find a perfume as deeply warming and comforting as this one. Definitely one for those that like strong, enveloping scents, it has the warm sweetness of almond and vanilla and the delicate addition of lavender to make it a little lighter on the nose,” says Shannon.
