I’ve been neglecting Jo Malone for a while because of my obsession with other lines but I couldn’t resist picking up the Cardamom & Moroccan Rose Candle ($70 for 7 oz, limited-edition) which is part of the My Wanderlust Collection mainly because the packaging looks quite stunning. Cardamom & Moroccan Rose is described as a Moroccan rose with a mix of honeyed spice. Straight out of the box it smells like a citrus orange rose with a hint of gingery spice. I wasn’t sure how it would burn because the mix of honey, citrus and rose seemed very odd. Once it you burn it, it warms up to a beautiful soothing scent. It smells of equal parts rose, ginger and chamomile. It’s floral but also earthy with a warm mix.
The packaging was a bit of a surprise when I saw it in person. I expected an orange and red tinted glass case, instead the outside is an adhesive sticker. I was worried how the sticker would fare after burning but so far I’ve had no issues. The packaging design is quite lovely and adds a festive accent of color to the home, desk or office. Still, I would have preferred a tinted glass jar rather than a sticker but it seems very sturdy and well made so for now, I’ll overlook it.
If you’re a fan of rose mix home fragrances, the Jo Malone Cardamom and Moroccan Rose is a good one to look into. The mix of rose, honey and spice is really quite unique and makes it a more unisex kind of rose (versus a girly and feminine rose). I find it’s been the perfect transition scent for winter to spring. It’s particularly nice on cloudy days to brighten one’s mood. On warmer sunny days here in Southern California I find it gives a soothing feel.
The Jo Malone Cardamom & Moroccan Rose Candle is a limited-edition scent. Available at all Jo Malone stores and counters while supplies last. I bought mine from Neiman Marcus. Also available at Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Saks and Jo Malone.
Have you checked out the Jo Malone My Wanderlust Collection? Did you pick up anything? If not, what’s your favorite rose home scent?
Sounds delicious and it really is pretty; perfect transition to Spring!
I read about this one before and although I'm not too sure about the ginger, the other notes seem lovely together! Rose, honey, chamomile… I think I'd really like this candle 🙂
I've been lemming this one so badly!
The packaging is just too pretty x
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I got this one and like it! I have to say out of this one and Rosafolia, I like Rosafolia more tho (my husband on the other hand, is the opposite. To each his own). I've burnt mine a handful of times, and haven't had any problems with the sticker. Let's hope it stays that way till the end!
How would you compare the burn time of this size Jo Malone candle with the standard size Diptyque candle? Thanks
This is such a stunning candle and the scent sounds to die for!
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That candle screams summer 🙂 just gorgeous
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It seems chintzy for them to have used a sticker instead of having the glass that orange and red design. LAFCO candles are high end quality and have similar looking vessels but it are real beautiful glass you would want to save and repurpose.
Hi Sabrina,
Jo Maone Cardamom and Moroccan rose sounds wonderful! The packaging is particularly striking as well; if the glass itself had patterning (instead of a decal) that would have been spectacular!