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A Collaboration Realized Through Five Traditional Colors
Jo Malone Launches Collector's Edition Colored Candles
Jo Malone, the lifestyle brand from the UK, has collaborated with Farrow & Ball, a company that produces original paints and wallpapers using traditional methods in the same country. The result is five colored candles that add a touch of fragrance to any interior. Available in limited quantities exclusively at Jo Malone Marunouchi from Friday, March 26th.
Text by Harumi Someya
A Creative Fusion of Traditional Methods and Unique Fragrances
Jo Malone is known for its fragrance collection and luxurious home collection, developed with unique scents. Its product development, which redefines the fragrance industry's conventions with fragrances born from surprising ingredient combinations and a concept that plays freely with scent, has captured the hearts of many fans not only in its native UK but also in Japan.
Meanwhile, Farrow & Ball, a British company, is the only paint and wallpaper manufacturer in the UK that has consistently adhered to its original manufacturing method, using abundant natural pigments of the highest quality, even as many paint companies shifted to acrylic paints, including inexpensive polyethylene, after the war.
The "Collector's Edition Colored Candle" features Jo Malone's five signature fragrances matched with five traditional Farrow & Ball colors, each linked to the inspiration behind the scent. This colored candle, realized for the first time through a creative fusion of traditional methods and unique fragrances, is an unparalleled olfactory interior.
Contemporary Classic – Lime Basil & Mandarin
Lime Basil & Mandarin is a scent created with the image of lime, reminiscent of the Caribbean breeze. Fresh lime and juicy mandarin are supported by spicy basil and aromatic white thyme, creating a modern classic impression. Matched with this fresh scent is Farrow & Ball's "Breakfast Room Green No.81." Its soft, silvery hue is perfect for welcoming spaces like living rooms, creating a vibrant atmosphere in sunlight and candlelight.
Simple Elegance – Wild Fig & Cassis
Wild Fig & Cassis captures the moment of picking figs, bursting with sunlight, from the branch. It was created with inspiration drawn from a Tuscan breakfast. The scent, a blend of delicate cassis with a hyacinth accent, further enhanced by pine and cedarwood, envelops the wearer in Mediterranean warmth. This embracing scent is perfectly matched with Farrow & Ball's "Pelt No.43." Its deep hue creates a subtle yet serene and sensual atmosphere.
Rich Modern – Blue Agava & Cacao
Inspired by sensual and vibrant Latin culture, Blue Agava & Cacao is a scent that leads from bursting lime and grapefruit to the blossoms of blue agave. Vetiver, cinnamon, and cacao are blended in for a surprising twist to this perfectly balanced fragrance. When paired with the classic ambiance of Farrow & Ball's "Oval Room Blue No.85," this scent adds a modern twist. Rich decor is brought to life by a subtle energy.
Fresh Outdoors – Grapefruit
Inspired by the coastal areas of Spain, where groves of white grapefruit trees flourish, Grapefruit is a refreshing and juicy scent, just like grapefruit itself. A pinch of rosemary, peppermint, and pimento perfectly balances the vibrant brightness of grapefruit. This cheerful, outdoorsy scent finds its perfect match in the rich, buttery warmth of Farrow & Ball's "Creme No.67."
Private Space – Pomegranate Noir
Pomegranate Noir, inspired by a red silk evening dress, is sensual and alluring. The sweet fruity notes of raspberry, plum, pink pepper, and pomegranate are enhanced by patchouli, frankincense, and spicy woods, creating a sophisticated scent. This captivating pomegranate fragrance, matched with Farrow & Ball's "Eating Room Red No.43," a deep red hue, creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for gatherings with close friends or for private moments.
Fragrance Candle
Jo Malone x Farrow & Ball Collector's Edition Colored Candle
Price: ¥9,975 each
Volume: 200g each
Lime Basil & Mandarin (Breakfast Room Green No.81)
Wild Fig & Cassis (Pelt No.254)
Blue Agava & Cacao (Oval Room Blue No.85)
Grapefruit (Creme No.67)
Pomegranate Noir (Eating Room Red No.43)
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