Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Free Bottle Giveaway

Giveaway: Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Cologne, 1.0 oz. bottle. It is full, other than 5ml I decanted out for reviewing purposes.

How it works: Please leave a comment answering a question "What fragrance would you have liked to receive as a holiday gift?" Each participant will be assigned a number, and the winner will be selected via a random number generator. Draw is closed, thank you to everyone for participating and I hope that all of your perfume dreams will come true. I will announce the winner this week.

Giveaway explanation: anybody from the US or overseas can enter it as long as you answer specific questions explained in the contest rules. My policy is not to retain any full bottles from the manufacturers or PR firms. If a winner does not respond within a week, I reserve a right to randomly pick a runner up.

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!

Comments

[Ines]

Oh I know this from the top of my head (and I'm secretly hoping somebody gifts it to me) - Shalimar Ode a la Vanille. :)
We don't celebrate Thanksgiving here but happy Thanksgiving to you and your readers who do. :)

[Victoria]

Ines, thank you! Ever since I've come to the US, it has become one of my favorite holidays. It is very family oriented here, and the food tends to be great. :)

[kjanicki]

I would like a bottle of The Party in Manhatten. Thanks for the chance!

[Mark C]

I have a long list! Ok, here it goes:
Chanel Cuir de Russie parfum (yes, it works really well on a guy!)
Le Labo Oudh 27
Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinaire
Diptyque Tam Dao
Marc Jacobs Bang
Serge Lutens anything with "Bois" in the title :-)

I would be happy with anything from this list. Can we forward this thread to Santa?
Happy holidays, V!

[KathyT]

I would love to get a giant bottle of Vetiver Tonka from Hermes. I also would not turn down a bottle of the new L'Artisan Traversee du Bosphore.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Victoria]

K, hope that you will get it!

[Victoria]

Mark, I'll see what I can do about that! Maybe, you should just inadvertently leave your computer open for your gift giver to see. That has worked for me in the past, although I am usually not that subtle. :)

[Victoria]

Kathy, Traversee du Bosphore is a fragrance I want for holidays.

[Elisa]

I'm wishing for a bottle of Alahine.

[dee]

I would like to receive Annick Goutal Ambre Fetiche for the holidays! Or, Bois des Iles, or a full bottle of Traversee du Bosphore :)

[gautami]

I would like:
Musc ravaguer
Nahema
Shalimar Ode a la Vanille
Navegar

Yes, that's it. It's a short list. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Victoria!

[Nancy C.]

I badly want a bottle of Tauer Une Rose Vermeille.

[Sveta]

I would love a bottle of Frederic Malle En Passant!

[cara]

I hope that Santa brings me Shalimar Ode a la Vanille. I fell hard for it!

[Isa]

It's really difficult to say only one. I have at least three (actually, four) on my wishlist :)

But the one which comes from top of my head is État libre d'Orange Nombril Immense.

Thanks for this chance to win a Jo Malone!

[Victoria]

I already see several mentions of Shalimar Ode de la Vanille, which is making me curious about it.

[Shannon]

I would love a bottle of Fracas! And the shower gel is amazing. I would love the body powder as well...

[Anna in Edinburgh]

Wrappings by Clinique, simply because it is only released in the run-up to Christmas and disappears so very quickly when I'm trying to track it down!

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving,

cheerio, Anna in Edinburgh

[Stephen]

I would love a bottle of Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille... My favorite Vanilla Scent....

[maureenC]

I am hoping for Chanel No. 19

[Mags]

I'd ask for a bottle of Ormonde Jayne’s Sampaquita. It's tropical and starts sweet with flashes of bergamot. Then you get the sampaquita flower. It's really beautiful. Very feminine.

[Jen Meade]

I always wish for a bottle of Chinatown, and have added a bottle of Bois des Iles to my dream list. More realistically, I hope for a bottle of Donna Karan Liquid Nude. ;)

[AimeeMichelle]

Hi V!

All I want for Christmas is a bottle of Francis Kurkdjian Absolue pour le Soir.....>>

Thanks for the contest, Aimee in Chicago

[Ela]

Oh, I am dreaming about another bottle of my favourite 2000 et Une Rose, or at least its Mille et Une Roses version. So many good memories and I got it for Christmas for the first time!

[Madelyn E]

Hi Victoria, So wonderful to see you post so often. Just like the past .

I am grateful to you for this gift of BDJ which you so kindly give us, your avid readers

I would like as a gift Chanel Coromandel, Beige and Bois Des Iles EDT
Also, while I am at it, Cuir de russie parfum would be graciuously accepted as well -

I hope I win,

Happy Thanksgiving to you !

[Theresa]

Happy Thanksgiving All,

So great offer a contest!
I think my top pick -or picks- would be Jasmin et Cigarette and Avignon. I've been so good (fingers crossed), I'll wish for two;)

[hongkongmom]

mmmm, traversee du boshpore, a WHOLE bottle and
shalimar ode de vanille,........... a WHOLE bottle too!
i think i will stop at that!
thnx for the lucky draw v, and happy thanksgiving to u!

[Christof]

First: Happy Thankgiving to you and all readers!

This one is difficult:
Six Scents: Series Three - No. 6 M by Ohne Titel
Guerlain Arsène Lupin Dandy
Francis Kurkdjian Eau de Cologne du Soir

[Olfactoria]

Happy Thanksgiving!
I would like Beige and Gardenia from Chanel as well as Puredistance I. It is impossible to keep it at just one ;)
I would love to win the Jo Malone, thanks for the draw!

[k-scott]

I woul like Guerlain Tonka Imperiale, Frederic Malle Carnal Flower, and Ormonde Jayne Ta'if. :)

[Ursula]

If somebody gave me Bond No. 9 Chinatown, I would be glad.

[Rie]

I hope to receive a bottle of Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia!

[Irina]

happy thanksgiving
I would love to receive a special gift of
Serge Lutens Arabie + Chanel Bel Respiro for ONE holiday
thanks for the giveaway

[Danielle]

I've just enjoyed reading the perfumes on everyone's "want" list!

As for mine, I'd love any of: Dulcess by Costamor (because it makes me think of summer, and we've got a winter storm en route), Tabacca by Costamor (because it reminds me of the N. Carolina tobacco towns I once lived in), or any of the Montale florals... because I'll never be able to afford them in my lifetime. And they SMELL so expensive. :)

Thanks for the fun contest.

[Tara]

I have a long list, so please bear with me!
Samsara extrait de parfum
Chanel No 5 EDP
Shalimar Ode de la Vanille (V, it is so lovely, you should try it)
Serge Lutens Bas de Soie
VCA Cologne Noire

Thanks for a giveaway! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[Jessica A]

I would love L'Artisan Coeur de Vetiver Sacre and YSL La Parisienne.

[Zazie]

Happy thanksgiving to everyone!

I would love to receive either (or all!) of the following:
* No 5 in parfum
* Some pre-2010 Shalimar (preferably extrait)
* Attrape coeur
* XIIIème heure cartier

[juliannelondon]

I would be delighted if the elves filled my stocking with Vol de Nuit or Le Heure Bleue. Old school, I know, but still my heart's joy.

[juliannelondon]

I would be delighted if the elves filled my stocking with Vol de Nuit or Le Heure Bleue. Old school, I know, but still my heart's joy.

[juliannelondon]

I would be delighted if the elves filled my stocking with Vol de Nuit or Le Heure Bleue. Old school, I know, but still my heart's joy.

[Laura Matheson]

Hi there,
I would be thrilled to be given any perfume from the following houses/boutiques: Aftelier Perfumes, Strange Invisible Perfumes, Roxana Illuminated Perfumes, Social Creatures and Anya's Garden Perfumes as well as anything from botanical-based perfume makers.

[Vishishta]

I would like a bottle of Ormande Jayne Woman--and an additional bottle of Scamscara.

[Judy]

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia!

[Cherie Gilbaugh]

I would like Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle perfume. Or Miss Dior Cherie L'Eau because my name is Cherie and I didn't like the original but have high hopes for this one!

[Panna]

I would love to receive No. 5 Eau Premiere. :-)

[Carolyn]

Ah, on my wish list is Guerlain's Angelique Noire, because it is so delicious ... and difficult to find ... and expensive!(What more could you want in a fragrance?)

[Celticblu]

Hi there,
I would love a bottle of Cinema by Yves Saint Laurent as a gift before going on a holiday because this is what my husband got me on our way to New Zealand four years ago and this is the fragrance that I wore during our 4 weeks traveling through this amazing country!
I have not bought another bottle since, but every time I take a sniff from it in the shops, I get right back in NZ.
Loving that!

[TaffyJ]

Peace, Love and Juicy...because the BF thought it smelled nice on me.

[Aster]

I have just got Spiritueuse Double Vanille but should Santa come once more this year I would like Chanel Coromandel.

[samarkand]

I would be very happy to receive L'Heure Fougueuse de Cartier. It a new one smelling like horses... And Sous le vent from Guerlain.
Thanks for the draw and happy holidays!

[Fernando]

What I want seems to vary from day to day, but I've been hankering for some Frederic Malle, especially that Geranium pour Monsieur one. Partly it's just that they claim that geranium oil is invigorating, and I'm feeling out of sorts today. Invigorating would be good!

But I wouldn't complain if I got some Chergui, or Fille en Aiguilles, or even a replacement bottle of good-old Habit Rouge.

[Fernando]

What I want seems to vary from day to day, but I've been hankering for some Frederic Malle, especially that Geranium pour Monsieur one. Partly it's just that they claim that geranium oil is invigorating, and I'm feeling out of sorts today. Invigorating would be good!

But I wouldn't complain if I got some Chergui, or Fille en Aiguilles, or even a replacement bottle of good-old Habit Rouge.

[sunsetsong]

Not to be greedy here but I want bottles of the Entire Output of Sonoma Scent Studio. Also a return air ticket to the US from the UK for me and my empty suitcase......

[FragrantWitch]

I would love to receive any of the following:

L'Heure Bleue
OJ Woman
Vintage Magie Noire

Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

[Lavanya]

I would love to receive Amouage Epic/Montale aoud rose petals, or Caron Poivre.(.or even Tubereuse Criminelle..though right now I am craving rich spicy (rose) scents)

[Michele]

My supply of Chanel eau de parfum is dangerously low, so I hope Santa brings me a large bottle of either No. 5 or Coco - or both since I've been very good this year!

[marina]

I am wishing for Chanel Coco parfum. I also want it in the EDP as a replacement for my almost depleted bottle.

[SandyB]

Great giveaway! Count me in, please! I'd like to receive a full bottle of Apom pour femme by Kurkdjian. :)

[Red]

Personal finances are so dismal not even the usual rationalizations for purchasing any of these pleasure-bringing scents will work this year. Would wrap myself up in any of these. Montale's Black Aoud, Serge Luten's Borneo 1834 or Musc Koublai Khan.

[Olivia A]

Oh I would looove to receive By Kilian Pure Oud for the holidays... One day... one day :-)

Please count me in for the giveaway? And thank you for hosting!! :-) Happy Weekend!

[Sarah]

Thierry Mugler's Womanity. I know he's popular but I just love his scents.

[orsi]

I would love to receive Bulgari Black and/or Hermes' Un Jardin sur le Nile...

[Rita]

Thanks for a contest! I really liked reading everyone's answers, which reminded me that I need to try FK fragrances. My perfume wish is L'Artisan Traversee de Bosphore.

[*jen]

Bois Des Iles, please.

[casey132]

Tom Ford Cologne Portofino!

[Nicolibba]

On my wish list - Andy Tauer's Une rose chypree.
Thanks for your great posts!

[Kathryn]

I've been really enjoying Brigitte by Tocca since I've tested it a few times.
I wore it today during the humid Spring rains we have here in Australia and it bloomed beautifully on the skin. So that would be my holiday gift wish.

Thanks for the opportunity to win this fragrance.

[Richard]

I would like Bleu de Chanel, Tom Ford for Men and Marc Jacobs Bang.

[sarahK]

Another person wishing for Andy Tauer's Une Rose Chypree! V, can you please please please review it? I would love to read your take on it.

[pamela]

Lush Imogen Rose! Thanks for a great contest!

[Mihaela]

I'd be very happy if I received any of Andy Tauer's creations, particularly Incense Rose, Incense Extreme and L'Air du Desert Marocain.

[Ilovechanel]

As you might guess from my username, I'm a Chanel fan. :D I would like Coco Mademoiselle and a matching body lotion.

[Elle]

Serge Lutens Chergui is what I really want, but DH probably can't find it here, so it will most likely be Douce Amere.
Have a nice weekend!

[veronique]

I would like to receive Guerlain Cuir Beluga and vintage Shalimar parfum.

[Lina]

I hope to have my mitts on Serge Lutens Rahat Loukoum when I go to Paris for Christmas with my boyfriend. :-)

[Hofken]

The fragrance I would have liked to receive is Jo Malone Orange Blossom

[Liz S.]

There are plenty that would make me very happy...Shalimar, Fracas, Bandit, Cuir de Russie, Diorella...the list goes on.

[Judy]

Thanks for this opportunity! I would love Serge Lutens scents- any of them (or, better yet, all of them), Musc Ravageur, MDCI Enlevement au serail, Chinatown, 31 Rue Cambon, the new Portrait of a Lady....and more. Happy Thanksgiving....

[Undina]

I'd like to get Ormonde Jayne Ta'if as my gift.

[Stephen McIlroy]

I would love to receive a large bottle of King Fahad blend by Arabian Oud, or any true oudh fragrance for that matter. Musc Ravageur, Geranium pour Monsieur and SL's MKK are also on my want list along with the Amouage Attars. It will never happen though, the interesting purchases I always make myself!

[Stephen McIlroy]

I would love to receive a large bottle of King Fahad blend by Arabian Oud, or any true oudh fragrance for that matter. Musc Ravageur, Geranium pour Monsieur and SL's MKK are also on my want list along with the Amouage Attars. It will never happen though, the interesting purchases I always make myself!

[Stephen McIlroy]

I would love to receive a large bottle of King Fahad blend by Arabian Oud, or any true oudh fragrance for that matter. Musc Ravageur, Geranium pour Monsieur and SL's MKK are also on my want list along with the Amouage Attars. It will never happen though, the interesting purchases I always make myself!

[Stephen McIlroy]

I would love to receive a large bottle of King Fahad blend by Arabian Oud, or any true oudh fragrance for that matter. Musc Ravageur, Geranium pour Monsieur and SL's MKK are also on my want list along with the Amouage Attars. It will never happen though, the interesting purchases I always make myself!

[Jani]

I appreciate all the Guerlains (Chamade is my all time love), and I'm excited to try Bois d'Armenie next...or receive it from a rare someone who knows what I like.

[Ashley]

I would love to receive L'Artisan Safran Troublant :)

[merz]

I'd like to get a whole collection of Strange Invisible Perfumes. Well, that won't happen, so more realistically I hope for Fair Verona.

[LaPerla]

L'Artisan La Chasse Aux Papillons for me, please! My husbands knows nothing about fragrance, so that's not a type of gift he would prepare. I usually buy perfumes for myself.

[Ziegert]

I hope that Santa brings me Creed Spring Mountain Water.

[CC]

I would love to receive a vintage bottle of an original Guerlain fragrance like Jicky or Shalimar, before they were reformulated. Though I'm not sure how Santa would find it, that would be a gift to treasure for a lifetime!

[MonicaR]

My dream is to get a bell jar of Iris Silver Mist. I got a few decants already, but I really want a whole jar. I also want it engraved! A girl can dream, right?

[fragranceshop]

I would like to get a large Guerlain bee bottle of L'Heure Bleue, I just love the look of it!

[Rachel_from_LA]

hanks for this giveaway! I love reading you and NST, because your reviews are well-written and informative. I have all perfumes I want, but if Santa wants to give me Ormonde Jayne for Women, I would be very happy.

[Rachel_from_LA]

Oops, I meant "Thanks for this giveaway!"

[samantha]

I can't pick just one! I can't even pick top 5! I have something like 20 fragrance on my list. I know, I know, I'm very greedy. Well, if I had to pick only one from my list, it would be JAR Bolt of Lightning, because it's the most precious.

[samantha]

I can't pick just one! I can't even pick top 5! I have something like 20 fragrance on my list. I know, I know, I'm very greedy. Well, if I had to pick only one from my list, it would be JAR Bolt of Lightning, because it's the most precious.

[samantha]

I can't pick just one! I can't even pick top 5! I have something like 20 fragrance on my list. I know, I know, I'm very greedy. Well, if I had to pick only one from my list, it would be JAR Bolt of Lightning, because it's the most precious.

[samantha]

Sorry for multiple comments, they were not posting and then all of a sudden, they all appeared...

[Bellatrix]

HI! Mine would be: coffret of all perfumes from Ayala Moriel and Mandy Aftel :)
Little too optimistic, isn't it? :D
In some big bottle, just as usual: Sensi (Armani). That's my second skin.

[CMH]

Top of my wishlist is l'artisan safran troublant!

[hellokittygirl]

Hello! I asked my boyfriend to get me a bottle of Juicy Couture. :)