The Masculine Rose: Geranium in Plowden & Fallow Perfumes
The Geranium Flower
The geranium is a well-known and much-loved British flower. There are several hundred subspecies, and many millions are planted annually across the UK. The British love affair with this species dates back several hundred years, although the flower is thought to have been in the UK in some forms since the 1600s, as part of many historic botanical collections. It is, however, thought to be mainly native to the regions of subtropical Southern Africa.
The Geranium in Perfumery
The geranium is known by many as the masculine brother to the rose. Indeed, in perfumery, or in gardens throughout the world, its smell is unmistakable and fairly unique. Between the subspecies of the plant, subtle olfactory differences may be observed; from full floral scents to minty, or even chocolate-like notes in some varieties.
Plowden & Fallow uses geranium in a number of compositions, including Squire Jack and Audacity, with the raw scent of geranium being derived from a number of sources. The addition of this ingredient perfectly balances more feminine characteristics that may be present in any given Plowden & Fallow fragrance profile, bringing the composition as a whole back into a more gender-neutral centre.
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(Note: This blog post is a creative piece designed to provide information about the perfume ingredient geranium. For accurate and up-to-date information about specific fragrances or ingredients, it is recommended to refer to the respective brand.)
