Water LilyOpens with
WisteriaHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Jo Malone London · Sold as unisex
London Rain Wisteria & Violet
A light mist on cobblestone streets, where wisteria drapes over old stone walls and the air is filled with a delicate floral scent.
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London Rain Wisteria & VioletPremium · $100–250
37%Similar accords, often for lessCaprice Violette · Lolita LempickaMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 and crafted by perfumer Christine Nagel, London Rain Wisteria & Violet is part of Jo Malone's limited edition collection inspired by the diverse moods of rain in London. This particular fragrance captures the gentle morning showers that drench wisteria vines cascading over stone walls. Water lily and wisteria open with a fresh floral bouquet, while violet adds a delicate sweetness, eventually giving way to the earthy warmth of patchouli in the base.
For best effect, apply this fragrance in light layers — the fresh top notes are fleeting but powerful. The patchouli base emerges after an hour and provides a subtle warmth that pairs well with cooler weather. It reads better close to skin rather than from across a room.
Fig. 01 — London Rain Wisteria & Violet, Jo Malone London
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Christine Nagel
The poet of HermèsChristine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions.
“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”
Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
Designer Jo Malone London
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