Sophisticated Fragrances for Mom

This year, look to the French for a unique and thoughtful Mother’s Day gift! Parisian perfume collection Histoires de Parfums’ library of 16 fragrances are all crafted in the fine French tradition of perfume-making and will be sure to put a smile on mom’s face. Each scent tells a story – of an historic figure, legendary place, revered plant, or idyllic year – making your gift about more than just the smell of the fragrance, but also about the thought behind it.

Here are a few Histoires de Parfums fragrances that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts:

For the passionate and creative woman in your life, 1889 Moulin Rouge is a vibrant and sensual scent that evokes the legendary Parisian cabaret and is an ode to the dazzling women who have danced at the musical revue. With top notes of mandarin, plum and cinnamon, middle notes of absinthe and rose of Damascus, and base notes of iris, patchouli and musk, the scent exudes fierce femininity with bursts of lipstick, fruits and florals and calls to mind the ‘greats’ including Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald and Colette. This unforgettable scent is both powerful and soft, sweet and sultry, and brings out the star in us all!

For classic supermoms that prefer clean, fresh scents, Vert Pivoine (fresh peony) is a bright springy floral, packaged in a beautiful bottle and pink label. Peony is the queen of flowers in China and represents wealth and elegance. With strong notes of peony coupled with rose, mimosa, and gardenia and base notes of cedar and vanilla, this scent evokes pure femininity and stands out from the crowd.

Inspired by the family garden of famous French writer Colette, 1873 is ‘intellectual chic’ for sophisticated moms – it bursts with the scents of lemons, oranges, grapefruit, and the blooming wildflowers of the countryside while remaining strong, deep, liberal, and unabashedly feminine. Top notes of citrus blend with middle notes of orange blossom and lily of the valley and are held up by base notes of vanilla, white musk and caramel. This scent is not for the faint at heart!

All of the fragrances are packaged beautifully and would make the perfect gift for a very lucky mom (wouldn’t you love one or all of these bottles in your collection?)! Each full size 4-ounce bottle retails for $185 at select retailers nationwide and online at vivre.com. The perfumes are also available in a mix-and-match, travel-friendly Nomad Kit (three .46-ounce vials of fragrance in a chic case) for $96.