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Countless flowers have given their all for these perfumes, body- and skincare numbers. It's a time-honoured tradition. Floral fragrance is one of the oldest ways of making just about anything smell lovely. Cleopatra even used to soak her sails in jasmine and neroli, so you'd be in good
company using these.
1. Chanel No 5 Intense Bath Oil
$154 for 400ml
One of the most instantly recognisable perfumes of all time, No 5 is all class. For a floral scent that started life in 1921, this limited edition release is a fresh way to claim a little piece of the mythology for yourself. A bath in this is a fabulous ritual and every bit as decadent as Marilyn Monroe wearing only No 5 to sleep in. It also helps that the enormous, heavy glass bottle looks great in the bathroom.
* From selected department stores.
2. Decleor Hydra Floral Anti-Pollution
$99 for 50ml
This moisturiser has an exotic ingredient list including wild pansy extract and orange blossom aromatic waters. It works on a drip-feed basis, continuously delivering moisture and an anti-pollution ingredients so skin is deeply hydrated for a long time. Skin really does feel as if you've spent hours with a beauty therapist.
* From selected beauty therapy salons.
3. Origins Shedonism
$68 for 250ml
Undo the lid on this body moisturiser and you could be in Tahiti. The three Shedonism bodycare products all have the powerful Tahitian gardenia scent in common. Gorgeous smell aside, this deeply hydrating butter cream softens and moisturises skin as well as drenching it in a heady mix of the gardenia, jasmine, mandarin, bergamot and basil.
* From selected department stores, pharmacies and Origins stores.
4. Dior J'Adore Gold Supreme Shimmering Eau de Parfum
$145 for 50ml
The fact that Charlize Theron is the face of this, makes it even more appealing. This classic with champaca flower, rose and Damascus plum, has been infused with gold dust. It's tempting to overuse so the speckles of dust will illuminate the skin. This is a limited edition, so be quick.
* From selected department stores and pharmacies.
5. Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again Jasmin Etoile
$79 for 100ml
Each year YSL produces a limited edition of In Love Again fragrance. This year's bouquet is steeped in jasmine. YSL calls it "sparkling" and a "scent that shimmers like fireworks". Which is what it is - a bit of fun. This jasmine-infused fragrance also has notes of tangerine, star aniseed, sandalwood, cedar and vanilla. A real live wire.
* From selected department stores and pharmacies.