Classic rose, calming lavender, intoxicating gardenia and delicate peony, the florist is a haven of natural perfumes – but most of us are so busy admiring the visual feast, we forget to stop and, well… ‘smell the roses’.
Peony
These fulsome blooms smell as pretty as they look. But note that not all peony scents were created equal: some are headier than others. Look out for Charlie’s White variety with its large rounded white flower and deliciously distinctive scent. Peony season is generally from May through to July, but you might find some early bloomers if you’re lucky!
Rose
This heady, timeless, classic scent is evocative of traditional English country gardens. Find its essential oil extract everywhere from granny’s rosewater to Stella Mccartney’s signature fragrance range.
Lily
The lily really knows how to make a statement in the home. If its flamboyant petals weren’t enough to grab your attention, its intoxicating scent certainly will be. Wallflowers need not apply.
Freesia
Few fragrances shout ‘spring’ quite like the fresh scent of the freesia. Light but with enough depth to tantalise your senses. A perfect seasonal scented gift.
Gardenia
The gardenia has a distinctive ‘white flower’ scent that has made it a consistently popular choice for perfumers. A bouquet of these pretty blooms in the home will bring the scent of the outdoors in.
Lavender
This distinctive scent, widely known for its soothing and calming properties, is the perfect companion for a bedroom dressing table. Its long-lasting flowers also promise to linger night after night.
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If you love the smell of lavender but prefer something a little less herbal and a little more floral, look no further than the hyacinth – similar to lavender but slightly sweeter and widely available as a cut flower.
Tuberose
Similar to its white flower counterparts, jasmine and gardenia, tuberose is bursting with scent but it also has an elegant appearance that makes it the ideal flower for a minimalist home or chic city wedding.
Copyright: greigedesign.comLilac
Like cherry blossom and magnolia, the sight of lilac trees in bloom is one of the great joys of spring. But this pretty purple flower has also become increasingly popular in bouquets, thanks to its vintage aesthetic and soft, sweet smell.
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A very sweet smelling, small white-pinkish flower that grows on long trailing bracts, jasmine is a great choice for a scented wedding bouquet at a country wedding.
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