Fragrant flowers form the core of perfumery. The scented delights of rose, jasmine, violet, and lavender are integral ingredients in the perfumer's palette. Not all flowers are created equally, though. For instance, very few flowers have the powerful scented punch of a graceful gardenia. The other day, I was walking around the neighbourhood and spotted … Continue reading Fantasy Florals – Hibiscus
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Gardenia Flowers and Perfumes
Last week I posted about a creamy white floral perfume comprising tuberose and jasmine notes. I can think of many favourite scents featuring/starring both of those white florals. But it's another heady white floral that I struggle with mightily. I've never found one gardenia-dominant perfume I would wish for. Perhaps, subconsciously in a narrow-minded way, … Continue reading Gardenia Flowers and Perfumes