Wild Bluebell
“Wild Bluebell by Jo Malone London is a Floral Green fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a powdery, musky composition with a green undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Wild Bluebell by Jo Malone London is a Floral Green fragrance launched in 2011 and created by perfumer Christine Nagel. This scent marks 'a radical change of direction' for the brand, toward lighter, sheerer florals that have since become iconic. The composition opens with dewy freshness from dew drops and green leaves, leading into the delicate presence of bluebells. Clove adds a subtle warmth, while persimmon and peach bring a sweet, fruity depth to the heart. A base of musk and powdery notes rounds out the fragrance with an understated softness.
Wild Bluebell has been widely adopted as a go-to signature scent for its clean, watercolor-like floral character, making it a staple in many wardrobes.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance lightly — the dew drop and green leaf notes are particularly evocative in the first hour. It pairs well with a light jacket or cardigan for daytime wear but can also be worn into the evening for its comforting musk and powdery base notes.
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.
Rain on hot pavement, five minutes after it stops. The scent lingers with a crispness that feels both familiar and fresh.
Fig. 01 — Wild Bluebell, Jo Malone London
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