Bell Flavours & Fragrances has released its 2009 top 10 fragrances which involves tracking past years’ sales as well as having a nose for what’s in. Topping the list is tilleul, a.k.a. linden flower: the flowers of a small-leafed European linden tree. Components include volatile oil, mucilage (soothing/anti-inflammatory) and flavonoids (antioxidant).
Keep up to scratch with your scents and sensibilities department and snap up these sweet-smelling products:
Urban Rituelle Garden Party Cucumber & Linden Blossom Eau De Parfum – housed in an elegant glass bottle, this scent combines the freshness of cucumber with the sweet, leafy floral notes of linden blossom.
L’Occitane Honey Massage Nectar – this moisturising lotion is enriched with a honey complex and linden extract. It’s perfect after a night time bath to help you doze off to sleep.
Crabtree & Evelyn Summer Hill Bath & Shower Gel – this gorgeous shower gel contains extracts of linden flower, mallow and honey, it lathers up a treat and leaves skin noticeably softer.
Team with:Crabtree & Evelyn Summer Hill Body Lotion
What is your number one fragrance?
Numero uno right now is Tom Ford Lost Cherry.