Fragrant Moments

Remember that time where you passed someone in the street and thought I know that fragrance or when you were out with friends and admired a new perfume they were wearing.  Smell connects us with many old memories and connects us to many new ones.   Childhood ones of the way your mum smelt when she hugged you or the smell of candy floss at the funfair.   You can’t beat the smell of a new baby or freshly cut grass on a summer’s day or your partner’s aftershave.

We each have our own favourites and when we choose a fragrance it’s because it makes us feel good.  Fragrance is the last accessory to add to an outfit and most of us girls won’t go out without a spray or dab of perfume.

Do you stick to the favourite perfume you have used for years or do you try out every new fragrance that comes onto the market?

Carven Le Parfum is a summery new perfume ideally suited to wearing with a fun summer playsuit.  

Why not match Chanel 1932, a fruity floral scent, with a summer maxi dress for that sophisticated, cool look.

The craft of making perfume (perfumery) began with the ancient Egyptians and was modified through time by the Romans, Persians and Arabs.  The history of perfume in the UK began in London and was particularly popular during the reign of Elizabeth 1 when women created their own fragrances to wear.    France quickly became known as the perfume and cosmetic centre and during the renaissance perfume was used to mask body odours as it replaced soap and water.   Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour were known for their love of perfume and today France still remains at the centre of the perfume industry.

In Britain today our current new designers are developing perfume ranges with Stella McCartney creating a floral light fragrance in her Summer Eau de Parfum.  From Kate Moss’s Love Blossoms to David Beckhams’s Instinct Ice the celebs are caught in the craze to have their own perfume.  Perfume design has moved from the traditional floral bouquet to the more modern bright floral like Estee Lauder’s Beautiful.  Although many popular perfumes like Chanel No. 5 stand the test of time and are still very much in demand.

So why not put on that favourite outfit and tinkle a few drops of perfume behind your ears and go and make some memories.

Much Love

LEC Boutique