It’s a day to say thanks to the person you call mum, and what better way to do that than with fragrance. Editor Trudi Brewer gets nostalgic and shares the fragrances that remind her of her mum.
For those who carried us, nurtured us, supported us, and loved us unconditionally - for that person who is the mum in your life, here are the scents to gift that special person in their life you can shop online at
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Marc Jacobs Perfect EDP 100ml, $199.
What’s in it?
It's feminine but unexpectedly woody, and will also appeal to anyone who likes a fruity scent. With tart rhubarb, narcissus (from the daffodil and jonquil family of spring blooms), almond milk, cedarwood with Cashmeran, together these ingredients offer enough spice, in what is a powdery, fruity blend - it really is perfect.
Elizabeth Arden White Tea Ginger Lily Eau De Toilette Spray 100ml, $99.
What’s in it?
The base of white tea, with a splash of ginger lily, and bitter orange, and white cedarwood are the perfect balance between zesty and sensual. If you want a fragrance for a carefree, easy-going mum - this is it.
Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Rose EDT 50ml, $120.
What’s in it?
Our editor adores this scent, yes because it’s powdery rose-based fragrance, but also because it offers so much more from the first burst of crisp green apple and juicy mandarin with tangy redcurrants to the succulent white peach magnolia petals and creamy white woods. All made even more potent by the two magnificent roses - rose centifolia and rose absolute.
Hugo Boss Scent Private Accord Her EDP 100ml, $183.
What’s in it?
For lovers of a full-bodied vanilla-based fragrance, this could be your new go-to. The first spritz is a zesty mandarin and orange blend; then you get the aroma of coffee and osmanthus with cacao and tonka bean - it’s pretty delicious.
Giorgio Armani Si EDP Intense, 50ML $197.
What’s in it?
This fragrance is a top-seller, and the latest version is pretty and potent. Ideal for wearing both day and night, the blend of blackcurrant nectar, jasmine absolute patchouli and sweet vanilla together are perfection.
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle EDP 50ml, $186.
What’s in it?
Soft powdery iris is the key ingredient in this top-selling scent and what makes it linger for hours. But it’s the honey-like orange blossoms and jasmine, with juicy blackcurrant, pear, tonka bean, patchouli and vanilla, that has made this fragrance so popular.