London Wonder

Candles, Candles, Everywhere...

I LOVE candles. I love how wonderful they smell, how special they make you feel, how relaxed and zen'd out it makes you and how they come in all different shapes, colours and sizes. They're fun, right?

I've always been a fan of candles; Yankee, Muji, Max Benjamin, True Grace etc etc are some of my favourites. And on a cold and pretty rainy day in Covent Garden, I smelt it from outside. Absolute heaven in a beautifully presented jar.


So off I toddled to the beautifully merchandised Covent Garden store to discover the scents. At the threshold, I was completely blown away. Presentation alone, this store would score a 10/10. Easy. From its decadent chandeliers and wall hangings, to it's chabby chic Parisian furniture, the store exudes luxury and the very best quality. With its branded rugs, and its bold striped walls, it feels almost like more of a showroom than a retail outlet, which makes it a real destination experience.


After spending a long, LONG time examining every single fragrance, and fragrance combination (a service unique to Jo Malone), I finally chose my scent - a fresh and yummy Grapefruit, priced at £39.


I've now had the candle for about 3 months, I burn it for about an hour once every week or so, and the smell is still as delicious as the first time. I'm about three quarters of the way through it now, and think a PayDay treat is in order!!

Makes for a wonderful gift (beautifully gift wrapped and presented), or a really nice treat if you're feeling a bit run down and tired. Recommended to anyone who likes fresh, airy, crisp and clean scents, with a hint of zest.

I can go on forever about this product, but for now, I'm going to leave you to try it for yourselves!

Ps, I've also heard a little rumour that Jo Malone created the lemon fragrance for the scented hand wipes in McDonald’s... can anyone confirm this? Way cool!!