Jo Malone London Blackberry & Bay Scented Candle 7 oz

I finally took the plunge and bought a JM candle. I must be mad I thought to myself, to pay so much for a candle which I'm just going to burn. But these aren't just any candles. The attention to detail when you open that box is second to none. From the wrapping and the bow to the box of long matches, this is just the beginning. Clean burning with good quality wax and an enchanting fruity fragrance that lingers with a hint of herby bay. Truthfully, am not sure whether I would purchase another candle for myself, as they are a tremendous luxury. However as a gift for somebody special they are truly beautiful. Am glad I have tried one though, I will now have to buy the cologne for myself, a very addictive fragrance, I love it !!

My grand daughter saved her pocket money to buy me the candle for Christmas and I was thrilled. Unfortunately, every time I light it I get a plume of black smoke despite carefully trimming the wick. It is the first Jo Malone candle I have had and, although I will continue to use this, it doesn't tempt me to purchase again, especially as the candles I usually use don't give off smoke at all while burning and just a white smoke when they are snuffed.