Much to my - and most likely most of the U.K's surprise  and glee - Spring has sprung; the days are both lighter and warmer, and as such it is finally time to pack away my Winter clothing and fragrances. I like to kick start each season with a new scent and truly there is nothing more special nor delightful, out there, than Jo Malone Star Magnolia Cologne; a gloriously crisp and feminine fragrance that I have all but lived in recently.

Yes the first thing everyone and their dog will want to talk about - and rightly so - is the showstopping white packaging and floral adornment. I don't think there is a bottle more beautiful within my (Jo Malone and otherwise) collection, the white and petal accents effortlessly hint at what is inside as well as, of course looking great on display. The pretty, flower-like collar is constructed of heavy-duty paper and can easily be removed and replaced with each use - something I personally recommend doing to prolong the life of said decoration as said fabric and liquids don't always bode all that well. I should also add that all three products within this collective (the 30ml, 100ml and the hair mist), feature the same style of packaging, so those who prefer dinkier bottles of scent don't miss out on the same level of detailing - something I can't say for all brands.
If you like clean, crisp, floral notes, man are you in for a treat with Jo Malone Star Magnolia Cologne. Much like the gleaming white and somewhat intricate deta...