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Mums are essentially the closest thing we have to angels on Earth. That’s why come Mother’s Day, it’s always nice to gift yours (or another special woman in your life) with something special. Fragrance is the perfect embodiment — it’s a luxury, and often something you would’t buy for yourself (two characteristics that always make for a great beauty gift, in my opinion).
And with Mother’s Day on the very near horizon, we’ve compiled some of the best fragrances out there, from the clean and crisp to strong and structured.
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Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land, $341. SHOP NOW
Byredo’s Rose of No Man’s Land combines sweet rose with an Earthy base, resulting in a modern floral that’s wearable but not boring. There’s notes of pink pepper, raspberry blossom, papyrus and white amber — think sweet, intoxicating and feminine.
Gabrielle Chanel, $255. SHOP NOW
Any Chanel scent lends itself well to gifting, but we can’t go past Gabrielle this Mother’s Day. Bright, luminous and wonderfully crisp, it combines four white flowers with sunny warmth, ensuring a fresh floral redolence with that signature Chanel depth.
AMOUAGE ORRIS WAKAN, $759. SHOP NOW
If your mum’s a fragrance buff, she’ll love just-launched Amouage 100% pure fragranced essential oils. Orris Wakkan is a milky, nutty scent with notes of white musks, sandalwood and apricot trees. While the price tag is hefty, a single drop is concentrated enough to throw an olfactive trail that lasts all day long.
Dior J’Adore, $260. SHOP NOW
Another classic, J’Adore is a soft, sensual floral bouquet, but the most notable bloom is sweet jasmine. Rich and sophisticated, jasmine is an instantly recognisable flower, and one that’s know to solicit many a compliment.
Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Cologne, $215. SHOP NOW
If your mum prefers clean, fresh scents that bottle up the feeling of an English countryside cottage, Jo Malone’s English Pear & Freesia Cologne is it. Layered with white flowers, juicy pear and grounding patchouli, it’s a beautiful option that’s sure to delight a wide variety of scented personalities.
Twilly d’Hermès, $220. SHOP NOW
Twilly D’Hermes marries sweet ginger with milky tuberose — an unlikely but delicious combination that feels fresh, playful and bright.
Editions de Parfums By Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady EDP, $359. SHOP NOW
Either your mum has a penchant for the finer things in life, or wants strangers to smell her before they see her — such is the power of Frederic Malle’s Portrait of a Lady. Deep and full-bodied, it pairs a medley of unlikely notes — think Turkish rose, patchouli, syrupy berries and clove — to form a perfect picture of olfactive elegance.
Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle, $190. SHOP NOW
Summery and fresh, Aerin’s Mediterranean Honeysuckle paints a picture of a shimmering blue coastline somewhere on the European coast. The citrus element is present, thanks to mandarin oil and Italian bergamot, but it develops into a sun-drenched floral, with notes of gardenia, jasmine and lily of the valley.
Holding Image Credit: Mecca Cosmetica
