Jo Malone CBE: ‘Just because you’re successful once, doesn’t give you the right to be again’ The perfumer and entrepreneur takes readers’ questions on career ups and downs and the inspiration behind her fragrances Sonakshi Khosla Sonakshi Khosla is a Digital Production Journalist for The Telegraph’s Recommended channel. She previously worked at Expert Reviews, and has over four years of industry experience. Sonakshi specialises in fashion and beauty (it's safe to say her favourite time of year is London Fashion Week). She has reviewed everything from jewellery advent calendars to retinals. You can also find Sonakshi on Instagram @sonakshi.khosla and Substack as fashionforthought . See more Published 17 May 2026 7:00am BST British perfumer Jo Malone CBE did not have a conventional route into the world of luxury fragrance. She grew up on a southeast London council estate and by the age of 11, was the sole breadwinner for her family, making and selling face cream and oils.…