I love French scent, clean ingredients; lathers well but pump issue. Despite spa-like fragrance and Korean quality, it's worth trying.

2026-06-13 Shampoo Categroy：Women's Views：15

I love French scent, clean ingredients; lathers well but pump issue. Despite spa-like fragrance and Korean quality, it's worth trying.Product Detail

I Love This Clean Shampoo With Luxurious Scent

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jmella IN FRANCE Hair Care (16.9 FLoz, Lime and basil Conditioner)

I Love This Clean Shampoo With Luxurious Scent

The jmella lime and basil scent reminds me of a spa experience. The product does reflect the collaboration with the 100-year-old French perfume company, Argeville. With Mandarin top note, Basil middle, and note of Vetiver.

The shampoo itself is a bit watery, but lathers well and cleans. Product is Made in Korea, a global power in beauty products. I trust Korean manufacturing process, and rely that ingredients are clean. Shampoo is free of 12 chemical ingredients (7 types of Parabens, and more. See photo)

So product arrived with broken pump (box pristine, and packed with large bubbles). Ordered again, and next bottle again had broken pump. This time even worse & impossible to dispense shampoo. I had to do a pump replacement with a different shampoo bottle i had at home. I think the culprit is that the design of the pump extends out past the bottle diameter. If this pump is essential, this shampoo should be sold with a cap and pump given separately (to install at time of use, like many of my Jumbo skincare products). Or, just change the pump design entirely.

Priced $23 at time of order and review, for jmella IN FRANCE hair shampoo with luxury frangrance -12 Chemical Free -made by French perfumer (Lime and Basil Shampoo, 33.8 fl.oz)

Understanding jmella's French Perfume Collaboration

jmella partners with Argeville, a 100-year-old French perfume company, to create luxurious fragrances. The Lime and Basil variant features a top note of Mandarin, a middle note of Basil, and a base note of Vetiver. This collaboration ensures a spa-like scent experience that is both sophisticated and memorable.

Clean Ingredients and Chemical-Free Promise

The shampoo is free of 12 chemical ingredients, including 7 types of parabens. This commitment to clean formulation appeals to consumers seeking natural, non-toxic hair care. The product arrives from Korea, a global leader in beauty manufacturing known for stringent quality control and innovative formulations.

Texture and Performance

Users report a slightly watery consistency that lathers well and effectively cleans hair. The lightweight formula works well for straight hair, creating an airy texture. However, some users with dry hair find it too drying, suggesting it may be best suited for oily or normal hair types.

Pump Design Flaw

A recurring issue is the pump mechanism: it extends beyond the bottle diameter, making it prone to breakage during shipping or regular use. This design flaw forces some customers to replace the pump with one from another bottle. A potential solution would be to package the pump separately or redesign the mechanism entirely.

Revised Product Overview

jmella IN FRANCE Lime and Basil Shampoo combines a 100-year-old French perfume heritage with Korean manufacturing excellence. Free from 12 harsh chemicals, it offers a gentle yet effective cleanse infused with a luxurious spa-like scent. While the pump design requires improvement, the fragrance, clean ingredients, and overall performance make it a compelling choice for those who prioritize sensory experience and clean beauty. Price ranges from $13.99 to $23 for a 33.8 fl.oz bottle, offering good value for a premium-formulated shampoo.