“Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or contract with remembered grief. Even as I think of smells, my nose is full of scents that start awake sweet memories of summers gone and ripening fields far away.”
Visiting my home town, taking a walk through the market place, this is when I took a deep breath and my memories wake up. That smell wraps me like a blanket of past, that day when I broke free and took all the coins I was saving to buy my first guitar. Another one when I have seen a friend and went to eat a big ice cream, it must be the first day of high school. We all have smells to unlock past and travel miles.
Today it is about Jo Malone's new limited edition collection, My Wanderlust, designed by Style Editor Charlotte Stockdale who would like to share her favorite memories with us, from all around the world.
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| Jo Malone Cardamom & Moroccan Rose Scented Candle |
Jo Malone London My Wanderlust Collection is composed of five pieces, three of which is now available at Jo Malone Counters in Germany. There is a Lime Basil & Mandarin Deluxe Diffuser (72€) which reminds her the scent of Lime on a Caribbean breeze as the sun goes down. Acacia & Honey Deluxe Soap (37€) brings the memories of hazy, golden warmth of the Australian beach from holidays of the past.
Cardamom & Moroccan Rose Home Candle (55€), which I had enjoyed past holidays, is after Charlotte's memories of foothills of Atlas Mountains while she was shooting on location for British Vogue.
I have recently fell into scented candle rabbit hole and have been enjoying various Diptyque candles, my seasonal favorite being Noisetier at the moment. During the past years I grow up to appreciate a well-blended rose scent more and more. Last week when I was thinking about my favorite winter fragrances, I was surprised to see that they all included roses in them, such as Dior Oud Ispahan and Gris Montaigne.
As Cardamom & Moroccan Rose burns, it fills the room with a sweet rose scent. Its sweetness is well balanced by the spicy cardamom, giving it an resinous touch. Cardamom is accompanied by a touch of ginger which intensifies the spice note. There is an earthy character with daisies on its floral base.
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| Jo Malone Cardamom & Moroccan Rose Scented Candle |
To me, Cardamom & Moroccan Rose is a great winter scent, a candle to burn as I am staring out of the window on a winter scenery. It is warm and spicy but not too intensive. It can be burned hours long and it wouldn't become too much. I have now used around one fourth of it and the surface still looks perfectly even (which is not always the case with Diptyque ones). I make sure to shorten the candlewick after each use to control the power of the flame and to be able to enjoy my candle for a longer time.
On a side-note,
If you are in search of traveling back in time, nothing comes close to a smell, not even a music piece nor picture. Ever wondered why? Check this video if you are in the mood for something a little more scientific. A little spoiler, it all boils down to how close the memory and smell centers in our brain is. |
| Jo Malone Cardamom & Moroccan Rose Scented Candle |
Final thoughts: Jo Malone Cardamom & Moroccan Rose is a lovely addition to the atmosphere at home. Considering its wonderfully warm and cosy character, I recommend it especially for winter.
Which scented candles are you enjoying lately?
The product in this post is provided free of charge for my consideration.
I am not paid for this review, all opinions are honest and my own.
