New Organic Perfumes from Honoré des Prés

I get so excited when I hear about a new organic perfume line. I think many women, no matter how green they are, still want a little spritz or splash before leaving their house of some heavenly aroma that captures a bit of their personality or even the persona of who they want to be for that day or evening.

Thankfully green girls now have Honoré des Prés to add a little decadence to their organic lives. This new range of French perfumes launched in Paris in November last year and is now available in America. You can choose from 5 alluring scents which are all natural, with 85% certified organic ingredients (Ecocert). Truly organic and truly French! What could be better? Green girls have it good right now.

Here is what you won't find in Honoré des Prés perfumes:

• no petrochemicals
• no synthetic perfumes
• no colouring agents
• no phthalates
• no animal testing
• no 'ingredients of animal origin'

The only difficulty with perfumes is trying to find the perfect scent for you, which can be challenging when shopping online. I've tried to describe the type of girl that each perfume may appeal to and hopefully the lists of top note ingredients will also help guide you. It also helps to learn that renowned French perfumer, Olivia Giacobetti (from Diptyque, pictured at the end) has signed her name to the perfumes.

Honoré des Prés perfumes are ideal for perfume lovers, organic mavens and women who may be asthmatic, pregnant or nursing.

Sexy Angelic

This will probably be the most popular scent because it is more full bodied and has a lovely touch of marzipan sweetness and a slight scent of cherries (which isn't in the ingredients but it reminds me of cherry pie somehow!).

Top notes: a 'hint of freshly baked Calisson marzipan candy from Aix-en-Provence', hemlock flower and Angelica seed
For the girl that loves: mingling, socialising and being the belle of the ball!
Style: flirtatious and daringly short dresses and skirts, only wears heels (not afraid to be different)
Travel destination: Paris

Honore's Trip

This citrus zesty frenzy is my favourite and smells just like fresh lime and orange zests. It has an orange intensity that is perfect for spring / summer!

Top notes: pure tangerine extracts, green limes, Mediterranean oranges and Philippine pepper
For the girl that loves: the cafe scene, beach holidays, the outdoors and adventure
Style: casual in jeans and a singlet with a fabulous pair of sunglasses
Travel destination: Barcelona

Nu Green
Another one of my favourites because it has a minty lightness and smells like the popular perfumes you are used to, except this one is a lot better for you!

Top notes: green mint leaves, tarragon, Indian musk and cedar wood
For the girl that loves: that loves nature and living an organic lifestyle
Style: Gorgeous organic and fair trade clothes
Travel destination: California

Chaman's Party
This scent transports you to an exotic Moroccan bazaar with rich and spicy scents permeating the air.

Top notes: Haitian vetiver, Egyptian basil, dried clove flowers from Madagascar
For the girl that loves: Mystery and travelling the world in first class
Style: designer, influenced by Catherine Hepburn and Ingrid Bergman
Travel destination: Casablanca

Bronte's Bloom
Bronte's Bloom does indeed conjure up images of the Bronte sisters running along the Moors, searching for wild and wonderful flowers (and Heathcliff).

Top notes: wild Moroccan blue chamomile, Paraguayan citrus fruit leaves, south Indian wild flowers and iris butter
For the girl that loves: gardens and picnics in the park
Style: Floral prints and dresses
Travel destination: the English countryside

Where to buy
Purchase online for US $145 each (100ml)

US
Beauty Habit
Lucky Scent
Spirit Beauty Lounge

Also available at Bergdorf Goodman and Scent Bar

France
La Mure Favourite
Mademoiselle Bio
Chic Et Bio

Visit Honoré des Prés

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