Best In Beauty… Mothers Day Fragrance
Fragrance is always the ultimate treat, so what better gift to give your mum for upcoming Mother’s Day? We’ve put together our ultimate list of delicious scents that will leave you in your mum’s good books for the rest of the year, we promise!
L’Occitane Neroli & Orchidee Edt
The key to this delicate scent uses two precious white flowers. Lashings of neroli essence, white orchid and fruity peach and orange notes complete this pretty perfume.
The Organic Pharmacy Orange Blossom
Focusing on the fresh and sensual aromas of orange blossom, this organic treat combines rich orange notes including Brazilian tangerine, green mandarin and sweet orange. A splash of rosewood is also added for a really uplifting fragrance.
£119.95 www.theorganicpharmacy.com
Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Eleganza
We love this yummy blend which oozes with elegance and sophistication. Fresh grapefruit and pear open up this scent, before going in to an indulgent heart of almond powder and golden osmanthus petals. And for the base, light patchouli and white leather are the main focus.
Lacoste Sensuelle
Taking inspiration from a warm summer evening, this sensual floral scent is loaded with a mix of blackcurrant, fig, pink pepper, Turkish rose and sweet pea. It also features an alluring base of nougatine accord, patchouli and amber.
£44.50 www.thefragranceshop.co.uk
Jimmy Choo Flash
We can’t get enough of this glam number from shoe guru Jimmy Choo. Notes of spicy pink pepper, tangerine, strawberry and white flowers can all be found in this sexy scent.
£44.99 www.thefragranceshop.co.uk
Elie Saab ‘L’eau Couture
Super fresh, this is perfect for spring and is loaded with sparkling citrus and sunny orange blossom. Green almond and vanilla infusion in the base add a surprising sweet finish to this dazzling number.
Clarins Eau Ressourçante
Ideal for stressed-out-mums is this relaxing scent from Clarins, a gorgeous blend of basil, iris, cedar and benzoin. It also helps to moisturise your skin, Spray on after showering for a tantalizing aroma and super soft finish.
£32 www.clarins.com
Thierry Mugler Alien Eau Extraordinaire
We can’t get enough of this addictive scent, which is based on the morning sun’s rays. Its super light and sunny aroma uses Tunisian neroli, bergamot tea tiare flower and white amber.
£42.50 www.escentual.com
Gucci Flora 1966 Edition
A classic 1966 scent which features peony, a super romantic flower that flourishes from pure white to rich red. Elegant and irresistible, this has both a fresh and spicy feel for a totally unique scent.
£130 www.harrods.com
Dolce & Gabbana – Dolce
This is exclusive to Harrods and is a gentle feminine mix of neroli leaves and white aramyllis. Contained in a chic bottle, it features plenty of white water lily and daffodil for a delightful floral scent.
£62 www.harrods.com
Chloe – My Little Chloe Trio
We just can’t resist this adorable trio of mini scents from Chloe, which features three of their most popular fragrances – Chloé, L’eau de Chloé and Roses de Chloé . These three 20ml bottles are ideal for slipping in your handbag and the ultimate treat for Chloé lovers.
From £28 www.selfridges.com
Jo Malone London Rain & Angelica Cologne
Drawing inspiration from the dewy morning grass in a London park, this revitalising scent uses notes of herbaceous angelica and juicy lime. Its crisp and aqua feel is a great daytime scent.
Korres White Tea, Bergamot, Freesia
Delicate and fresh, this focuses on the exquisite array of China teas. Loaded with bergamot, tangerine, freesia and white musk, this is a lovely awakening scent ideal for spring days.
£30 www.hqhair.com
Alesha Dixon Rose Quartz
Alesha Dixon has created her first ever fragrance and we can’t fault this pretty floral scent. Super feminine, it uses grapefruit, magnolia, musk, bergamot and amber for a vibrant, girly aroma.
£24.50 www.thefragranceshop.com
Crabtree & Evelyn Freesia Flower Water
This fruity floral combination is a must-have for scent lovers. Italian freesia and muguet are added to a fruity concoction of orange, pear and amber for a luscious finish.
Clinique Happy In Bloom 2014 Edition
Have a spring fling with this years limited edition of Clinique’s hero floral fragrance. Snap this up fast as it wont be around for long. This is the perfect floral bouquet for Mum.
£26.50, www.clinique.co.uk
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight
This fruity and floral scent is a lighter version of its Daisy predecessor. A sparkling blend of juicy raspberry. apple blossom, blood orange and plum.
75ml £51.50, wwwtheperfumeshop.com
Feature: Kathryn Lewsey