Favorite fragrances of members of the British royal family

Members of the British royal family are known as trendsetters. Whether it's Princess of Wales Catherine who helped design the wedding dress, or Meghan who fell in love with coat dresses, the royal seal of approval is fast becoming a classic. And what about the ephemeral sphere, in particular, the propensity for this or that aroma? You can't see perfume or eau de toilette, but they leave an impression. Not to mention, scent can enhance just about any outfit, moment, or mood. The right injection will spice up your stride or make you feel sophisticated, and there are perhaps no better role models than royalty.

Prince of Wales William

Like his wife Kate, the prince prefers "spring" scents for most of his appearances. In his case, it's "Blenheim Bouquet" from British Penhaligon's. Top notes of lime, lemon and lavender blend with base notes of pine, musk and black pepper.

Princess of Wales Catherine

They say that for the wedding with Prince William, Kate Middleton “put on” a spring fragrance of white gardenia petals from the niche British brand Illuminum. The perfume quickly spread around the world and is now quite difficult to find. But the afflicted will find comfort in yet another of Kate's favorite scents - Jo Malone "London Orange Blossom". This warm and vibrant floral fragrance was also present at the royal wedding, but in the form of candles that filled the air in Westminster Abbey 11 and a half years ago, when the future Princess of Wales walked down the aisle.

Former Princess Diana of Wales

For her wedding to Prince Charles, Diana chose a soft scent of white flowers, namely Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant. A mix of tuberose, jasmine, lily of the valley and rose. It is said that the young bride was so nervous before the ceremony that she accidentally poured too much of the fragrant mixture on herself. Also in the memoir Spare, her youngest son, Prince Harry, recalled another favorite perfume of the ex-princess, First by Van Cleef & Arpels. This fragrance, with notes of hyacinth, rose, jasmine, amber and sandalwood, brought back a wave of memories for Harry during one of his therapy sessions. “I read somewhere that the sense of smell first gives us sensations, and this corresponded to what I was experiencing at that moment,” he wrote. "The images originated from the part of my brain that seemed to form in the first place."

King Charles III

Also in his book, Prince Harry said that his father, King Charles III, takes smells very seriously. “He always caught something with his nose. Food, roses, our hair. He must have been a bloodhound in another life,” the prince joked. “Maybe he sniffed for so long because it was difficult for him to distinguish anything because of his own smell. Toilet water (Dior) "Sauvage". He applied it to his cheeks, neck, shirt. A floral scent, with something pungent added, like pepper or gunpowder, it was made in Paris. That's what it said on the bottle. It made me think about my mom."

Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry

For their wedding at Windsor Castle in May 2018, Harry and Meghan chose fragrances from the French brand Diptyque. For everyday use, the prince uses the simple and masculine "Cool Water" from the Swiss Davidoff.

Duchess of Sussex Meghan

In 2016, Meghan Markle spoke about her love of fragrances, in particular, the eau de parfum "Oribe" by Côte d'Azur, "Wood Sage and Sea Salt" by Jo Malone and "Wild Bluebell" by Jo Malone. The latter is described as "the delicate sweetness of dewy bluebells, drenched in lily of the valley and rose hips, with a hint of juicy persimmon".

Queen Elizabeth II

Details of Queen Elizabeth II's favorite fragrances have never been made public, despite the fact that Guerlain's "L'Heure Bleue" perfume, a spicy citrus scent with a dry aftertaste, has often been mentioned in connection with her name and is no longer available. Her other favorite scents have also been reported, such as Floris' White Rose, a rich and vibrant floral scent. It is said that she applied it on her wedding day to Prince Philip, which forever imprinted the solemn day in her memory.

Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip

The husband of Elizabeth II preferred the products of the British perfume brand Penhaligon's. He liked, as did his grandson, Prince William, Blenheim Bouquet and another, Hammam Bouquet, a woody-floral fragrance with top notes of lavender and bergamot.