Floral Fascination
‘Soft and true to the flower fragrances, best suited for someone with an air of understated elegance’
At the heart of the fragrance wheel, florals are the essence of and foundation for fragrance, utilised as standalone notes of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose and in conjunction with other elements - marine, citrus, woody, fruity, to create a variety of interesting and enticing accords.
A flower, so many colours, shapes, hues, and characteristics. From their delicate petals and graceful stems to the verdant leaves and intricate roots, flowers embody a harmonious blend of poetic beauty, decorative allure, fragrant enchantment, and artistic inspiration.’ The ushering in of warmer days with the first bulbs of spring, to the heady hot days of summer as blousy roses are in full bloom. Flowers are intertwined with momentous moments throughout our lives, the full cycle of life is punctuated with blooms, marking significant milestones of love and loss.
In the intricate process of extracting oils and essences from flowers, there lies a captivating blend of complexity and a touch of magic—an alchemical dance that has evolved over centuries. There is a touch of enchantment, a sprinkle of fairy dust, in the art of transforming these floral essences into captivating fragrances.
Explore the intriguing catalogue of Floris Floral creations.
Jasmine
Jasmine, a luscious and intoxicating flower, unravelling in the evening air, blooms are picked under moonlight when their scent is most deliriously potent. A generous, sensual and evocative scent, that envelopes the senses, sending one into a lovely daydream. Intoxicating and seductive, the bloom is a natural aphrodisiac. Indonesia, the bride and groom are wrapped in a garland of jasmine blossom and have been used in wedding celebrations across the world for millennia.
Created as a love letter, from founder Juan Floris to his beloved Elizabeth. Transporting the couple to starry nights under Menorcan moonlight. Demure, jasmine is placed on a bed of sandalwood.
Rose
Treasured universally and at the heart of perfumery, the rose is perhaps the undisputed Queen of Fragrance. The rose can be incredibly varied, nuanced and tonally different. Often combined with other sections of the fragrance wheel to create vast variation of scent. Classic and romantic, as well as a symbol of strength and discretion.
Originally created at the Jermyn Street shop by Mr John Floris in the early 1800s. Discover a bouquet of velvet roses, sparkling with an unexpected splash of cool iris, wrapped in warm amber and rich, earthy musk.
Floral Green
‘White florals with a touch of freshness represented by green, stem and and leaf like notes’
Florals wrapped in leaves and wood, a delicate and noticeable tension between crisp fresh notes of foliage and sweet blooms. A harmonious and balance, that create an elegant and refined series of scents, a refreshing and invigorating selection.
A balanced floral fragrance, both uplifting and warm, leaving a soft yet lingering trail. Inspired by the Lily of the Valley flower, the perfumer sought to preserve its natural state. The dewy freshness of the blooms is enhanced with a flourish of Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose.
An elegant scent intertwining the rich green earthy notes of tuberose with the delicate allure of silk. Tuberose in Silk is defined by fresh green tuberose, iris, orange flower and camphor top notes with intense tuberose and jasmine in the heart.
Floral Marine
‘Floral scents gracefully combined with the breezy, sea-like note’
Few things rival the soothing symphony of the ocean, where the rhythmic waves create a melody of tranquillity. The scent of the sea, a harmonious blend of salt and freshness, enhances the sensory experience, making it a place of all-encompassing therapy and nourishment.
Few things rival the soothing symphony of the ocean, where the rhythmic waves create a melody of tranquillity. The scent of the sea, a harmonious blend of salt and freshness, enhances the sensory experience, making it a place of all-encompassing therapy and nourishment. Aquatic notes are distilled from sea salt and aquatic plants creating the quality of marine notes that lend to a freshness and cleanness to scent profiles. The ocean's scent is a complex amalgamation of these elements, creating a refreshing, invigorating, and often nostalgic aroma that many find captivating and soothing.
An invigoratingly fresh and floral scent, this fragrance opens with a tropical blend of jasmine, marine and bergamot punctuated with pink peppercorn. These exotic notes are perfectly combined with a floral heart of oleander, peony and rose. These are accentuated with summer berries on a bed of musk, patchouli and sandalwood.
Floral Fruity
‘Fruity notes enhance the floral character of these fragrances making them more playful, energetic, colourful’
Fruit notes can add a freshness, ripeness, sensuality from titillating tropical notes of coconut and pineapple, to the unique pomegranate, slightly tart and sweet. The scent of figs, extracted from the fruit or its leaves, offers a unique aroma that blends sweetness with a green, slightly woody, and milky character. Fruits like peach, apricot, and plum provide a juicy, ripe, and sometimes slightly floral aroma. These notes add a soft, velvety sweetness to perfumes.
Mulberry Fig is a scent that evokes a floral amber fragrance combining the soft powdery character of orris with hints of fruit and spice. Marked by its sparkle of fig and cardamom, supported from the heart with fragrant green tones of vetiver and cypress and tropical coconut notes.
Cherry Blossom Eau de Parfum is an expression of natural beauty and evokes thoughts of spring. The heart reveals the delicate notes of cherry blossom. This is imbued with osmanthus, peony, rose and ripe cherries. The softness of blossom petals is conveyed through sensual musk and sandalwood notes in the base. A more robust offering is encapsulated in the Cherry Blossom Intense expression.
Bouquet de La Reine – the Queen’s bouquet – was created by Mr. Floris as a wedding gift for Queen Victoria when she married Prince Albert in 1840. The fragrance was then added to the Floris repertoire in 1860. The enticing soft fruitiness of fresh peaches combines with jasmine and rose entwined with exotic tuberose and ylang ylang as the radiant floral heart unfolds and brought back to earth with a base of rich green oakmoss, sandalwood and vanilla.
Floral Woody
‘A deeper interpretation of floral fragrances with more structure. Perfect for the working business woman or an evening out.’
Agarwood, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Patchouli, all add depth and structure to floral fragrance, each with a slightly different accent, from herbal, minty, grounding, animalistic to the floral posey of scents.
Woven with sparkling bergamot zest wrapped in creamy orange flowers and warm enveloping musk. A refined floral chypre for a new age. Created to define beauty and understated elegance. From the sparkle of the rose, bergamot and orange flower, contrasting with the deep, rich, tenacious notes of patchouli, amber and musk.
Floral Amber
Warmest of the floral category, it takes advantage of the lingering effect of ambery notes, providing a warm skin-like drydown to a floral scent.
An accord of cashmere, mohair and merino, create a warming and soothing foundation for floral fragrances. They are appreciated for their captivating and enveloping nature, adding a touch of elegance and depth to floral perfumes.
Contemporary and dark with a confident, complex character that places the rose with notes of spice, orris and woods, taking the wearer on an altogether diverse journey of romance. The main character of the fragrance is carried in the heart where the floral balance of red rose is delicately wrapped in incense, oud and orris.
Floral fragrances are a celebration of nature's most captivating and diverse creations, capturing the essence of blooming flowers in a bottle. These fragrances harness the natural scents of various blossoms, offering a wide spectrum of aromas ranging from delicate and powdery to vibrant and heady. This extensive guide of Floris library of floral fragrances should help you find your perfect Floris scent.