As a beauty editor, I’m often asked for my signature scent. Whilst some have a shelf full of fragrances that they rotate throughout the seasons, I wear my go-to throughout the year for almost every occasion. I like a fresh scent that isn’t too sweet or heavy—it needs to blend well with everything (should I want to layer it) and be noticeable but not overpowering. So once I discovered Molton Brown’s Heavenly Gingerlily, which achieves all of the above, I never looked back.
Light with delicate florals, this scent has been a bestseller for the brand for over 20 years. Jacques Chabert, the master perfumer behind it, was inspired by the sweet aromas he smelt when taking a walk through a botanical garden–his interpretation has top notes of ginger, cardamom, tuberose and lily with a vanilla and cedarwood base. Although the notes are fruity and a little sweet, they are balanced with the spice of the ginger, so if you aren’t already a fan of the British fragrance-makers, then this is a great entry product into the their world. Then there’s the limited edition packaging of the bath, body and hand bottles–adorned with climbing pink lilies, it’s a tempting one-off design that has launched just in time for spring and definitely deserve a space on your vanity.
