Am I the only one? Jo Malone fragrance sample in latest Nordstrom catalogue...

I received a Nordstrom catalogue in the mail today, and am planning on ordering soon... due to a pile-up of Angie recommends and my own wishlist needing to be decided upon.

About the catalogue though - toward the end of the latest Nordstrom catalogue is one of those open-up and peel open fragrance samples - it's Jo Malone's Nectarine Blossom and Honey...and it's the prettiest fragrance I've smelled in a really long time. It's sweet, but at the same time - it's an elegant sweet, not a cloying sweet.

It's so lovely that I'm going to order tomorrow - get my Nordstrom wish list cleared off and get some of this beautiful cologne.

Have to say, this is the first time that a fragrance insert in a catalogue or magazine has prompted me to hurry up and order already. Does this seem silly? That some fragrance in a catalogue is what motivates me to finally order up all the stuff I've been wanting to order for awhile now?

Funny, what works to get me moving. Clearly, a beautiful fragrance or smell works on me.

Has this ever happened to you?

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13 years ago

Thistle

Veteran

No, actually. I am usually peeved when they include a sample fragrance, but then I have allergies to certain scents.

Glory

Not silly at all. I think its great that the scent connected with you like that. It is usually hard to find a scent that you really like. Enjoy!

Anonymous

If it smells anything like actual citrus blossoms (something we enjoy around here) sign me UP! I swear it's the most beautiful fragrance in the world.

velvetychocolate

Claire, the "Nectarine Blossom and Honey" cologne doesn't smell like citrus blossoms to me - but then again, I associate citrus with lemon/lime scents.

Silly me - I forgot that nectarines and oranges are also citrus scents/fruits.

Aha! Always assumed "citrus" was lemon or lime....

I *love* anything citrus. I normally tend to go for these citrusy, green-ish scents, but this time - the Jo Malone insert in the latest Nordstrom catalogue isn't all that 'green' smelling, and despite this, for some reason - I really loved the smell of the "Nectar Blossom and Honey" fragrance sample.

As I write, I realize that "nectarine" is also a citrus smell, so this isn't such a surprise after all.

This is a sweet-ish cologne, but it's so pretty that I cannot help but order it and get going on the rest of my Nordstrom wish list.

I just thought it was intriguing that a fragrance could get me to decide to order. I've been meaning to order for eons, and might never have gotten around to it - and it's this Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey fragrance insert in a catalogue that came in my mailbox that's prompting me to place my order.

It's interesting how a real catalogue in my regular mail box, complete with a pretty fragrance sample is more effective than umpteen online ads, e-mails and the like. Sometimes, old-school methods still work very well.

Gaylene

Ah, Jo Malone fragrances can be addictive for those of us who find many traditional scents too powerful for daily wear. Perfume addicts complain that Jo Malone scents lack complexity or wear off too soon, but those are exactly what I like about them. I often layer them-- currently loving 4711 and Jo Malone Vetyver together--and like the fact that, unless someone stands extremely close, the scent is almost undetectable. And the counter is usually very good with samples, which are great for trying out the scents and also for travel. Get a sample of Blackberry and Bay, delicious for Fall. More woody/earthy than sticky sweet and one of my favorites.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Interesting response to the catalog! (And where's mine? did I overlook it??)
I did have a similar response to a Nordstrom catalog a few months ago. There was a perfume sample in it that I really liked. I went to the store, to smell the perfume, and I didn't like it nearly so much when I tried it in the store. It did draw me into the store, though!

rae

(website)

I have not smelled it, but I am very intrigued by the description!

Vildy

Makes sense that a fragrance sample you loved would inspire you to order more from the catalog. It delivered on its promise and that lends the same idea to the clothing, that they would not disappoint in real life.

Thanks for the insight on the brand Gaylene - I've never smelled any of the Jo Malone fragrances before, and the sample (not really a sample, but a scent strip) in the Nordies "Vacation Nation" catalogue is lovely. It's good to know that these fragrances don't come across as overly heavy and perhaps don't last that long - I actually like that!

There was another citrusy cologne that I liked years ago, it was called "Aromatonic" by Lancome - and it was one of those lighter formulations, described as an 'energizing body treatment fragrance.' Alas, it's been discontinued.

I will try the Blackberry and Bay one in the fall, as you suggest. I see they have several fragrances to choose from. Lime & basil! Grapefruit! How fun

I suspect I'll like the Jo Malone Vetyver as well.

I am going on vacation in two weeks, and it's also funny (in a way) that the catalogue is appropriately titled, 'Vacation Nation'. Since I'm going to the beach, it seems perfectly reasonable that I need to order a small bottle of 'summery' cologne along with a bunch of clothes, even though it's not quite summer yet.

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