London Rain Wisteria & Violet
“London Rain Wisteria & Violet by Jo Malone London is a Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a floral, sponsored composition with a fresh undertone. Voted best for spring wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Christine Nagel
Founding perfumer · 168 fragrances · b. 1959 · Swiss
“I think of fragrance as fabric — it should drape beautifully around whoever wears it.”
Christine 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. Nagel's work for Hermès — including Twilly, Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver, and the Jardin series — continues the house's tradition of understated elegance while introducing her own luminous, textured sensibility. She has also created masterpieces for Jo Malone, Narciso Rodriguez, and Valentino.
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The story behind the bottle.
A light mist on cobblestone streets, where wisteria drapes over old stone walls and the air is filled with a delicate floral scent.
Fig. 01 — London Rain Wisteria & Violet, Jo Malone London
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