15 Best Fragrances Flowers in the World
Flower’s association with love and romance has existed for quite a long time. The simple yet serene appearance of a flower can easily mesmerize it”s onlookers but mostly it’s the alluring aroma of a flower which transcends us. The scents of flowers can be put into different categories ranging from very sweet to very strong.
For a long time many perfumery companies have been using such flowers in order to make various types of flower fragrances with the intention to satisfy their customers. After conducting many years of research many companies now have come up with lists of top sweet floral fragrances. Here is our list of top 15 flowers with the best floral fragrances.
Rose
For many years this flower has been winning our heart. Roses are considered to be the queens of flowers and it is also the oldest ornamental flower. Roses rose to prominence for their enticing scents. These scents of roses seem to vary from species to species (considering there are 150 species of wild rose and a lot more species of hybrid roses). Depending on the species the scent of roses is sometimes considered very sweet, sometimes tangy and even fruity. Due to their seductive scent perfumery companies have been using enormous amounts of roses to create perfumes and scented candles, even essential oils.
Peony
Peony, also known as Paeonia Lactiflora, is very famous for its refreshing smell.One of the greatest garden flowers, earning them a well deserved spot in many bouquets for anniversaries and weddings. Some peonies smell stronger than other peonies; their scents can only be described as fruity and fresh. Perfumes made out from peonies is one of the finest methods to fill a room with a natural and soft floral scent.
Honeysuckle
The fragrance of honey suckles is known to be stress releasing and relaxing.It’s said that when we stroll through a garden at dusk, we can smell the aroma of honeysuckles before we see them. The best scented honeysuckles are Lonicera japonica and Lonicera Etrusca. It gives us the summer vibe offering us a beautiful experience which moderates our mind and body.
Lavender
The botanical name of lavender is Lavandula. The sweet yet sultry scent of lavender is known to relax us, decrease our anxiety and even help people with their sleep cycle. The odor of lavenders are recounted as very sweet, herbal and relaxing. Lavender is known to be rich in medicinal properties that’s why these flowers serve as a crucial ingredient in all types of lavender essential oils.
Gardenia
Gardenia is a beautiful flower. This flower has a very strong floral aroma. This flower first attracts us with its beauty and then seduces us with its scent. In many parts of Asia this flower is called the King of scent. The tasseled petals and glossy leaves of this flower carries a very mesmerizing and heavy aroma. That’s why gardenia is one of the favorite picks of the perfumery companies.
Jasmine
The genus of jasmine is called Jasminum, the species of jasmine in this genus is close to 200. The scent of jasmine is considered to be not only feminine but also masculine thats why anybody can opt for this fragrance. The essential oils made from jasmine carry a very fruity and unique scent and perfumes made with jasmine flowers give us a malodorous and tenacious feeling. That’s why among all the floral teas jasmine tea has its position as unparalleled.
Sweet pea
The botanical name for this flower is Lathyrus Odoratus. Generally speaking, this bloom grows throughout winter. The scent of sweet peas is also described as sweet, very much similar to lilac and honeysuckle. This delicate yet intoxicating smell is used in various classifications of perfumes. The smell of sweet peas is a combination of different types of perfumes and each of these notes carry a scent different from each other. The first notes are very fresh and delicate but the scent of the middle notes can include the notes of other flowers (honeysuckles, lilacs etc). Overall due its attractive odor the perfumes made from sweet peas are simply magnificent and other worldly.
Tuberose
Tuberose, also known as Polianthes tuberosa, is one of the most popular tropical flowers. Tuberoses have more of a exotic and tropical odor to themselves. It’s like sipping a tropical juice but there is a floral blast with every sip. These flowers smell almost exactly like jasmine, with added tropical and spicy overtones. Tuberose flowers are often used as herbs to moderate the nerves of the human body giving a calming sensation. In the perfumery industry, the essential oil extracted from this flower is valued at a high price.
Hyacinth
Hyacinth is the flower of spring. When spring comes knocking on our doors, this flower blooms with full potential. The scents of these flowers completely emblems the season of spring. The aromas of these flowers are for the most part gentle, saccharine and somewhat tangy. Hyacinths offers us a spectrum of colors among those colors; the most aromatic one is Delft Blue. Though these flowers are mostly used in improving and nourishing the soil, due to its unique scent it is still very much appreciated by the aromatic Industry
Lilac
Lilac or Syringa Vulgaris has a total of 25 species of divergent perfumery beautiful blooms which has one of the best soft floral fragrances. Lilacs proffer us colors varying from lavender to creamy whitish yellow. Like the already tranquil beauty of this flower wasn’t enough, it also gives off such a bewitching redolence that can only be described as delicate, reminding us of spring-like sweet notes. Lilac is a frequently used factor in feminine beauty perfumery. Various types of perfumes use lilacs for the purpose of creating a very delicate and sweet fragrance.
Carnation
Dianthus Caryophyllus or Carnation is also called “The flower of god”. It is the birth flower of the individuals born in the month of January. The name Dianthus derives from the Greek words “dios” meaning divine and “anthos” meaning flower. Carnations have an aroma reported as precisely peppery and a clove-like scent. The odor is very stout yet sophisticated. Carnations are mostly used inorder to create aromatics with warm, clove-like overtones.
Freesia
Freesia, which belongs to the family of Iridaceae(Iris), rose to prominence for being one of the world’s most beautiful cut flowers that are also pure colors. Freesias are frequently used in a variety of cocktails and sorbets to provide a pleasant and savory flavor. The odor of freesias are very much interesting since it lures us with its fruity-honeyed and sultry fragrance that beguiles us.
Plumeria
Plumeria or Frangipani belongs to the genus named Plumeria. These blossoms are mostly used as decoratives in my tropical regions. Early summer is the blooming season for plumerias. These dichromatic colored flowers are very exquisite and the peachy-creamy aroma of plumerias are like a cherry on the top. Certain species of plumerias carry a similar scent as jasmines.
Lily of the valley
Another name for the lilies of the valley is Convallaria Majalis. This beautiful flower is shaped like a pendant and never fails to memorize the flower lovers. In the language of flowers lily of the valley embody purity and innocence. This flower has a fresh, sweet and green odor. This flower is often used to create gender neutral perfumes.
Daphne Odora
Daphne Odora, commonly known as winter daphne, was originally harvested in China and later cultivated in various parts of Asia. The scent of daphne has very sweet floral fragrances. Surprisingly these blooms are one of the substantial origins of scent for many perfume companies. Copious types of scented candles,bath scrubs and aromatics are made from daphne flower’s essence.
Nature is filled with various types of scents, all of these are a part of our environment. Specially the fragrances of these flowers filled our day to day life with peace, grace and beauty. Having such a serene atmosphere created by florals is truly a blessing for onlookers. I hope that the 15 blooms mentioned above help you to purify our mind and obtain relaxation.