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Notes of forever

Notes of forever

From bold and sensual to soft and dreamy, these bridal fragrances are love at first spritz



The Favourite by Penhaligon’s
A modern classic with irresistibly feminine charm, this floral-fruity fragrance is dreamily romantic with a soft, powdery finish. Notes of violet leaf, mimosa and musk come together in an elegant blend from the iconic British perfume house – who’s founder William Penhaligon hailed from Cornwall – to forever remind you of your wedding day.
THE FAVOURITE PENHALIGONS
penhaligons.com
 
meltmyheart by Strangelove
Prepare to fall under the spell of meltmyheart, a decadent, sensuous potion from New York-based niche fragrance house Strangelove. This hypnotic blend of oud, sandalwood, ylang ylang and orris butter is softened with whispers of white magnolia and French sage. Accents of ginger, mandarin and dark chocolate add a warm, romantic finish – making it an irresistible scent for your wedding day. The fragrance is also available in a potion pendant for a love note worn close to the skin.
Strangelove Meltmyheart Necklace Potion Pendant 1
strangelovenyc.com
 
Wonderland Peony by Floral Street
Love peonies? Whether the gorgeous summer bloom has a starring role in your wedding flowers or you simply love its lush, romantic charm, this fragrance captures peonies at their most enchanting. A soft bloom of peonies, pink berries, violets and candy floss brings fruity, floral notes with a twist of sweetness, while cedarwood adds a woody warmth to this airy, feminine and dreamily romantic fragrance.
Wonderland Peony 50ml
floralstreet.com
 
Pomelo Oud by Jo Loves
For a wedding steeped in sun and sophistication, this fragrance by Jo Loves is pure summer elegance. Zesty pomelo and orange blend seamlessly with delicate notes of magnolia, jasmine and rose. As the scent settles, velvety oud, earthy patchouli and smooth cedarwood linger with a golden richness. Luxurious, sensual and endlessly elegant – it’s a scent made for sunlit vows and balmy summer nights.
POMELO OUD 100mlFragrance
joloves.com
 
White Castitas by Memoize London
Top notes of lemon and violet meet a heart of rose, plum and liquorice and a base of musk, amber, sandalwood, oud and vanilla in this luscious blend by Memoize London. Sustainability is at the heart of the brand’s ethos and the hand-finished caps – made by craftsmen in Yorkshire from off cuts of wood – can be customised with your initials, the wedding date or a message of your choice. 
50ml Humanitas
memoizeperfume.com
 

PERFUME POINTERS
Choose your bridal fragrance before your bouquet. You can then coordinate it with the scent of your flowers for extra impact. Perfume should enhance the scent of your flowers, not mask it.
 
When sampling a fragrance, ensure you spray it onto your skin and give the scent time to develop before you sniff.


Wear the same perfume your mother or grandmother wore on her wedding day for a nostalgic and personal gesture – and a novel twist on your 'something borrowed'.


Apply your fragrance in layers. Start with the scented body wash, slap on the scented moisturiser and finish with a spritz of the perfume on your primary pulse points (behind your ears and inner wrists) and your secondary pulse points (behind your knees and in the crook of your elbow). You may even choose to add a complementary hair mist.


Give your fragrance extra staying power by spraying a fine mist onto your underwear, the lining of your dress and your veil. That way, you'll be treating your guests to a heavenly waft every time you swish by.
 



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