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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: 10 Fragrances Mom Will Love

April 30, 2016 / No Comments

Giving the gift of fragrance will never get old. Whether the mother in your life is in her 80’s or 20’s, she will treasure a beautiful new scent for Mother’s Day. We rounded up a our favorite scents and think that you will agree that mom is worthy of one of these “scentsations.”

Best Fragrances for Mother’s Day:

Gucci Bamboo $92

Gucci revisits one of its most recognizable icons: the Bamboo—reinterpreted in a modern way. Taking inspiration from the symbolism of strength and elegance, this alluring fragrance translates the essence of today’s multifaceted woman. The modern Gucci woman shares Bamboo’s characteristics of confidence and poise. The fragrance is soft and intense at once to exude power and femininity.

Notes:

Italian Bergamot, Casablanca Lily, Ylang Ylang, Comoros Sandalwood.

Style:

Stong. Elegant. Feminine.

ESCADA Agua del Sol $60

This warm, energetic scent features delicate fruity notes. Like the warmth of the sun on your skin in summer, this scent is an invitation to relax and take time to enjoy lovely details around you. It is reminiscent of a lazy afternoon in a tropical paradise.

Notes:

Mandarin, Apricot Nectar, Sandalwood.

Style:

Warm. Energetic. Fruity.

Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Rosa Excelsa Eau de Parfum $93

An enchanting new scent joins the floral Dolce garden. Dolce Rosa Excelsa truly captures rose petals in bloom. Opening the fragrance, neroli leaves and papaya dissipate into a white water lily and white daffodil bouquet. A charmingly rich African dog rose heart emerges alongside intense pink-flowered Turkish rose absolute. Finally, musky cashmeran and sandalwood trail sensual, earthy, and piquant spices in the base.

Recalling the Dolce bottle, the thick-frosted glass and a flower-sculpted crimson cap showcase the exquisite pale pink elixir.

Notes:

Papaya Flower, Neroli leaves, White Amaryllis, White Daffodil, White water Lily, African Dog Rose, Turkish Rose Absolute, Cashmeran, Musk, Sandalwood.

Style:

Fresh. Floral.

EAU DE LACOSTE L.12.12 Pour Elle $76

A new female collection, will celebrate a new chapter for her with the three fragrances—Natural, Sparkling, and Elegant. Each of the three fragrances are united with a white floral heart of jasmine expertly blended with different ingredients to accentuate the different moods within the collection. The ultimate aim is to offer women a fragrance closet that allows them to match their scent to their lifestyle – whether it’s Sparkling for a night out, Elegant for a day at the tennis or Natural for a family gathering. EAU DE LACOSTE L.12.12 Pour Elle is true to both the LACOSTE brand heritage and its core values of innovation.

HUGO Woman $72

For women who are independent and live their life on their own terms. A feminine, floral, fruity fragrance with an unexpected boyish twist. Notes of heady white lilies, crisp apples, subtly sweet peaches and berries are combined with black tea, creating a feeling of fresh sensuality. A hint of ocean air revitalizes the senses and strikes a perfect balance for the modern sophisticate.

Capri Vince Camuto $82

Capri Vince Camuto is an effervescent, floral-fruity fragrance with citrusy top notes of Violet Leaves, Juicy Pear, and Pink Grapefruit washed over a floral bouquet of Peach Blossom and Violet Flower revealing a rich heart of Musk and Vanilla.

Molton Brown Dewy Lily of the Valley & Star Anise Eau de Toilette $65

Travel to London via Cornwall with Dewy Lily of the Valley & Star Anise, a springtime bridal bouquet of just-picked white flowers, still veiled in early morning dew. It is an enduring scent, mixing the sweet, floral fragrance notes of lily of the valley with the sweet licorice notes of star anise. Lily of the valley is associated with luck and happiness and star anise, a symbol of unity, is often used in bridal traditions.

Notes:

– Top: star anise, magnolia, green mandarin.

– Middle: lily of the valley, peony, white tea.

– Base: ylang-ylang, sandalwood, white musk.

Krigler Perfumes Subtle Orchid 10 $355

A fascinating fragrance inspired by Paris. Constructed around an olfactive diamond of four fragrant facets, with accentuated sweet notes and a more rounded, warmer character. Made with Bourbon vanilla, orchid flower, Orange, white flowers…

Oscar de la Renta Extraordinary Gift Set $87

The Extraordinary Gift Set is the essential limited-edition gift for any mom that embodies the true Oscar de la Renta spirit – chic, modern and above all, Extraordinary. The elegant set includes a 3 oz. Extraordinary Eau de Parfum, the irresistible sparkling floral, 3.4 oz. Body Lotion and 3.4 oz. Shower Gel.

Cartier Panthère Eau De Parfum Légère $102

The luminous La Panthère Eau de Parfum Légère unveils a new facet of the original chypre-gardenia-musk accord. The floral felinity is newly illuminated by tiaré flower notes for a wake of sensuality warmed by amber rays of sunshine. The captivating fragrance for the free and passionate woman, it combines a radiant, floral heart with velvety notes of musk.

Notes:
Musk, Gardenia, Tiaré Flower.
Style:
Feline. Floral. Luminous.

ARQUISTE Travel Kit $70

Contains not one but four delicate fragrances that encompass full floral scents all inspired by beautiful places around the world.

Flor y Canto delivers the heat and passion of an Aztec festival in the summer of 1400, featuring intoxicating Mexican Tuberose, Plumeria, and the sacred Marigold.

Fleur de Louis transports the wearer to the Isle of Pheasants on the French-Spanish border in 1660, where young Louis XIV meets his bride for the first time amid a bouquet of Orange Blossom, Florentine Orris, and Jasmine.

Infanta en Flor lets you experience the feel of the 17^th century Spanish Court. This fragrance features Bright Orange Flower Water, rich Spanish leather and Immortelle.

Boutonnière No. 7 embodies crisp Gardenia against the scent of Italian Mandarin, Bergamot and French Lavender, all set in the Parisian Opéra-Comique in 1899.

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