Fragrance is all around us, often in places we barely give a second thought. It’s in the shower gel we use first thing, the fabric conditioner that makes freshly washed clothes smell so good, and even the hand wash sitting beside the sink. Fine fragrance might get most of the attention, but functional fragrance is just as much a part of our everyday lives. In fact, there’s an argument that one scented product gets closer to our skin, more regularly, than almost anything else. Deodorant is there every day, so why shouldn’t it be something we actually enjoy using? That’s where London-based Rollr comes into the picture.
With autumn approaching, it’s nice to hold on to a touch of summer. Autumn is associated with woody scents, and occasionally green notes, so finding a perfume that combines floral aspects with fresh, leafy nuances is a real treat. Sweet pea is a quintessentially British garden flower, bringing memories of sunny days, colourful borders and freshly cut stems. It has a delicacy that feels suited to the changing seasons, when summer is lingering but cooler days are beginning to arrive, and that makes the new fragrance from Heathcote & Ivory such an exciting discovery. Sweet Pea is a beautifully bright floral with a distinctly fresh character.
There's something comforting about keeping things simple. In a world where everything seems to demand more, some of life’s greatest pleasures can be found in the uncomplicated things. A quiet walk, a cup of tea, or simply enjoying a fragrance that doesn’t shout for attention. Perhaps this is why simpler perfumes are finding a place within the new idea of “slow perfumery”, where part of the pleasure comes from taking time to appreciate the materials themselves. There's something refreshingly honest about that approach, and Rosmarinus from Simon Constantine and Careys Secret Garden captures it perfectly.
British heritage brands occupy a unique place in the world of fragrance. They don't rely on passing trends or clever marketing, because their reputations have been built on decades of consistently producing products that people return to time and time again. Citrus has always occupied a special place in that tradition, but few British brands have championed it quite like Bronnley. For more than 140 years, the company has been known for quality, craftsmanship and timeless appeal. Now, with their new alcohol-free Lemon Eau Fraîche, that enduring legacy continues with a fragrance designed for modern living and warm-weather escapes.
