A. We absolutely understand your wanting to wear something that is not available everywhere. We love perfume ourselves – in fact Jo is such a devotee that she co-founded The Perfume Society  www.perfumesociety.org.

One option would be to set aside time to visit a perfumer like Miller Harris ( www.millerharris.com) to sniff - and stop - and sniff again.  They have some truly lovely fragrances. Alternatively, Jo Malone London can introduce you to their 'Fragrance Layering' concept at any counter (and there are many, in stand-alone boutiques and department stores around the country).

Another option is L'Artisan Parfumeur ( www.artisanparfumeur.com).  Their Drôle de Rose eau de toilette is described as 'an accord of vintage rose, inspired by the powdery aroma of glamorous women preparing for a night out…'.

If you can't get to either of these outlets, Devon-based perfumer Cath Collins offers four floral EDT samples for £7/ www.cathcollins.com. You might like to know that The Perfume Society also offer 'Discovery Boxes' which showcase around a dozen scents in each  box for you to try before you buy, at home: Jo says that feedback tells her the Beautiful Blossoms box is wonderfully 'wedding-appropriate', with its bouquet of very wearable florals, many from less well-known perfume houses. It's priced £17.50 (or £15 if you're signed up to The Perfume Society as a VIP Subscriber), here.

And do have a wonderful celebration, won't you?