Imagine a stroll along a windswept British shoreline where cool spray meets sun warmed pebbles and driftwood. Wood Sage and Sea Salt opens with the silky hum of ambrette before a mineral wave of sea salt and airy sage drifts in, touched with a tart grapefruit sparkle and a hint of seaweed. The effect is crisp, calming, and quietly addictive, an easy everyday signature that layers beautifully and draws effortless compliments.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2014. Perfumer Christine Nagel.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Ambrette seed, Grapefruit
Heart: Sea salt, Seaweed
Base: Sage
Story and Positioning
Created to capture the rugged charm of the British coast, the fragrance blends mineral facets with airy woods for a modern clean aesthetic the brand calls fresh woody. It sits in Jo Malone London’s woody family and is prized for versatility and layering. It is often paired with citrus or soft florals for a brighter or more romantic twist, and beauty editors frequently highlight it as a serene go to for everyday wear. Notably, it was Christine Nagel’s farewell creation for the house before her move to Hermès, underscoring its place as a modern classic in the collection.
Bottle and Design
Presented in the house’s clear rectangular flacon, the pale juice shines through a cream label framed in black with crisp serif type. A rounded silver cap crowns the bottleneck for a polished touch. The proportions feel balanced in the hand and the broad base rests securely on a vanity, keeping the aesthetic elegantly minimal and instantly recognisable.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Jo Malone Limited, part of The Estée Lauder Companies
Address: One Fitzroy, 6 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JJ
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
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