- What does Lime Basil & Mandarin smell like?
- It opens with sharp lime and peppery basil over a soft base of amber and woods. The overall effect is fresh and herbal rather than sweet or floral.
- How strong is the scent?
- It is moderate. It scents a bedroom or hallway well, but in a large open-plan room many owners find it subtle.
- Is it a good gift?
- Yes. The cream jar, lid and branded box make it a common Mother's Day and housewarming gift, and the scent is broadly liked.
- How should I burn it?
- Trim the wick to about a quarter inch before each use and burn long enough for the wax to melt to the edge. This keeps the burn even and avoids tunneling.
- Can I reuse the jar?
- Once the wax is gone the glass jar can be cleaned and used for small items, though some owners find it heavy for that.
- Does it layer with other Jo Malone scents?
- Yes. The brand designs its fragrances to combine, and this one pairs well with woody or amber scents.
- Where is the Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Home Candle cheapest?
- At Mercari, for $24.70, 67% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Home Candle?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Mercari, Première Avenue, Sabina, Nordstrom, Cosmos Boutique New Jersey.