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A whiff of these scents will win mom over

Not only do these perfumes smell wonderful, they will look pretty on your mother's vanity table

Published May 13, 2023 02:41 pm

We all know how a good perfume can lighten one’s mood. Moms will appreciate any of these fragrances for its exquisite packaging and luxe notes. It’s so hard to choose just one!

d’Issey Fraiche

Living in an archipelago, it’s only natural that we love the scent of the ocean. d’Issey Fraiche brings back memories of those beautiful waves with a mix of a fresh bouquet of lilac and roses for that fresh powdery scent. Sandalwood adds to the creamy dimension of this scent packed in a flat round glass bottle. 

Eve Truth by Avon

 Created by master perfumer Laurent Le Guernec, this bottle has a blend of floral fruity notes that will put anyone in a good mood—with a boost of confidence, too! Pink freesia and warm cedarwood make this a luxurious and affordable scent, lasting up to eight hours, too!

Solinotes Freesia Eau de Parfum

Freesia has always been a great scent to have for our tropical weather, bringing us the feeling of warm sunshine hitting our face. Osmanthus and Sandalwood balances the energizing freesia, making it a little more grown up.

Maison Margiela REPLICA Matcha Meditation EDT

 Looking for a relaxing scent? Imagine having a warm cup of matcha tea with a spritz of this—bergamot and orange blossom infused into this calming scent. 

L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia

 Welcome spring in this bottle of solar bouquet filled with magnolias and violets, topped with fresh bergamot and rich sandalwood and silky almond. Encased in Issey’s signature bottle, but now in a wooden cap and light amber bottle that brings us back to the beauty of nature. 

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid EDP

Ruby flower orchid and red foxy vanilla bean make for a sensual scent. Add vine peach and red fruit notes, and this bottle will make mom feel glamorous. 

L’Interdit Eau de Toilette by Givenchy

  A fresh burst of citrus notes with gorgeous floral scents of tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossom and a touch of base notes of vetiver, patchouli, cistus, musk, and sandalwood makes this a great scent for night outs. 

MCM Eau de Parfum

 One of the hottest backpacks now comes in the most adorable perfume bottle. A floral woody fragrance filled with raspberry, apricot, jasmine, white peony, violet leaf with base notes of white moss, vanilla, sandalwood, and sheer ambrox, it’s the cutest bottle to bring out from your bag. 

Lanvin Mon Éclat Éclat d’Arpège

 The newest scent of Lanvin is very interesting with its use of aloe vera. Soothing on the skin and for our olfactory senses, this key top note is mixed with bergamot, apricot, jasmine, and rose. Infused with base notes of white musks and sandalwood make this an invigorating spritz to start your day. 

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine

 Jasmine has always been a favorite, and Gucci chose to highlight it with mandarin essence and magnolia accord for a fruity floral scent. Pear blossom and brown sugar make it an interesting scent, giving off a youthful vibe. 

Paco Robanne Fame

From the success of Phantom for men now comes Fame, packaged in a cute bottle, inspired from the female robot. Embracing the Parisian vibe of playful and powerful, this scent has a mix of mango, jasmine, and incense for that truly empowering vibe. 

Chloe Eau de Parfum Chloé

 Launched in 2008, it’s now reintroduced in a new scent mix of peony, litchi, freesia, rose, lily-of-the-valley, magnolia, virginia cedar, and amber. Literally, one of the most luxurious floral bouquets in a bottle. 

Prada Paradoxe

 Launched last year, Prada Paradoxe is a fruity floral fragrance with just the right amount of sensual touch for everyday wear. Pear, tangerine, bergamot with orange blossom, neroli essence, neroli and jasmine sambac make for a playful feminine scent. Bourbon vanilla, amber, white musk, and benzoin tames it down for a more grown-up scent. 

Angel Elixir

Mugler is making waves again, and this floral fruity scent will surely be tops on your list. Angel Elixir is the reinvented version of the classic Angel with pink pepper as the highlight. It’s mixed with tried-and-tested notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom, and sandalwood and base notes of bourbon vanilla and amber extreme. As expected, the futuristic star-shaped bottle makes this perfume deserving as a Mother’s Day gift. 

The Highlands

 Jo Malone does it again with this limited-edition collection. The Highlands transports us to Scotland—from its national flower, hiking in the country, and exploring the lush landscapes, take your pick from Highland Heather, Mallow on the Moor, Melancholy Thistle, and Wild Achillea. And the floral bottles are to-die-for!

Coco Mademoiselle

 A fresh amber scent for the woman who does it all. Choose from Eau de Parfum Intense, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and Eau Pour la Nuit. A fave is their hair mist that your mom will surely love for its vibrant orange scent mixed with jasmine, may rose, patchouli, and vetiver. *\*Available in leading department stores nationwide and online apps.*

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