For me, perfumes give us such sentimental value and I instantly recognise fragrances worn by those we love, we miss, and also those special times in our lives.

Chanel No. 5 will always remind me of my Grandma. A timeless scent, oozing with Parisian elegance and “girl power” – it’s no surprise Marilyn Monroe wore this perfume to bed! My Grandma was a proud, sophisticated and strong-minded woman who not only wore this classic fragrance, but the lotions that came with it. Whenever I get the faintest whiff, I think of her integrity, her rich personality and of course her beauty, inside and out.

My Mother’s signature scent is Caleche by Hermes. The freshness of Caleche reminds me of her bright character without being too overpowering. An almost vintage perfume, my Mum has worn Caleche nearly her whole adult life which simply oozes class, warmth and beauty – just like her.

My Dad wears Aramis – and to some of us may well be known as a typical “Dad cologne” (after all – it has been around since the sixties). Always worn by a man who’s traditional, classic and masculine,  I remember this scent vividly as a child and will always recognise it instantly.

I enjoy having a variety of fragrances in my beauty drawer. My favourites are Daisy by Marc Jacobs, and I’ll always have a weakness for Romance by Ralph Lauren and of course Chanel No. 5. I love trying new fragrances too. My signature fragrance has to be Red Roses by Jo Malone London. Incredibly feminine and floral, this perfume for me literally smells like a bunch of roses, my favourite flower.

So beautiful and sweet, it reminds me of love and happiness and also of my first job at the age of 15 when I worked in a florist – spending my Saturdays surrounded by beautiful blooms, especially stunning roses around Valentine’s Day.

I’ve worn this fragrance for many special occasions, and consequently justifies me extending my range to enjoy the body lotion and bath oil, and the room sprays and candles – allowing me to surround myself with a scent that make me happy.

I also like layering my Red Roses body lotion with Jo Malone’s English Pear & Freesia cologne – simply stunning! Well, I think so anyway!

So, as someone who may not enjoy a 1-million following to a beauty or fragrance blog, I still have been able to realise just how important fragrance is to us, and how it’s such a gorgeous feeling of sentiment (as well as smelling lush).

camilla