Fragrance experts predict Meghan Markle's wedding scent
The diagnosis is in - we have royal family fever. Or more specifically Meghan Markle... mumps?
With May 19 fast approaching, we're now not only obsessed with the ex-Suits actress herself, but with every single detail of her upcoming wedding to ourPrince Harry.
From what dress Miss Markle will wear, to her choice for maid of honour and even what soon-to-be sister-in-law Kate will wear to the nuptials – we're mad for it.
And now we've gone one step further and asked master noses and industry experts from The Fragrance Foundation to predict which scent they think Meghan will be spritzing on the morning of her big day.
You say OTT, we say... you're reading this, aren't you?
Remarkable People £101 Etat Libre d'Orange
Predicted by: Scent expert Lisa Kjellqvist, Sniph
"Remarkable People by Etat Libre d'Orange embodies Meghan Markle's personality perfectly. Meghan is set to be a remarkable person as she brings a welcome modern addition to the royal family. Remarkable People is a fragrance that is uncompromising, unconventional and unpredictable. It is an oriental spicy fragrance with top notes of grapefruit, champagne and cardamom – bold and classic – just like Meghan. With the world's attention on her this year, she needs a scent that will not only mark her presence but also leaves a magical trail behind – like Remarkable People."
Eau Légère Eau de Toilette 50ml £70 Bottega Veneta
Predicted by: Roja Dove, Master Perfumer
"The obvious choice would be an oriental but I think that she should wear a chypre style perfume with slight white floral accents. I think you need to have quite a strong character to be able to cope with being thrust so firmly into the limelight and this style suits her demeanour. Chypre's are not for the faint-hearted. The white floral aspect would reflect her femininity."
Elie Saab White 50ml £61 Elie Saab
Predicted by: Linda Taylor, Managing Director, Kenneth Green Associates
"An obvious choice would be Elie Saab In White, a modern floral chypre – addictive and not quite as innocent as it looks. In the heart notes, a radiantly feminine white bouquet weds the innocence of jasmine sambac and orange blossom absolutes with the petal-fresh scent of peony – a perfect bridal scent."
Eau d’Hadrien Eau De Parfum 100ml £112 Annick Goutal
Predicted by: Linda Taylor, Managing Director, Kenneth Green Associates
"Along the same lines as Elie Saab but with a twist – perhaps Goutal Eau d’Hadrien. It's more of an aromatic citrus and lends itself to her elegant personality, but with a touch of modernity. Apparently, Diana also wore this fragrance for her wedding, so it could be a nice nod to the royal family and the role that she is about to take on."
Stella Eau De Parfum 50ml £60 Stella McCartney
Predicted by: Jane Boardman, CEO, Talk PR
"I think Meghan Markle should wear Stella by Stella McCartney for the wedding. Stella is a great British designer, cool and elegant with a real sense of modernity. And her ethical approach to her business and life in general seems appropriate for the new generation of royals. It is a beautiful and intense rose fragrance - surely the most potent floral for the British royal family given the blending all those years ago of the Houses of York and Lancaster (white and red roses)."
Tiffany & Co Eau De Parfum 50ml £72 Tiffany & Co
Predicted by: Alexis Vaganay, General Manager, Coty Luxury UK & Ireland
"I would definitely suggest Tiffany, it bridges the Atlantic so successfully – the iconic scented gift."
My Burberry Eau De Parfum 50ml £70 Burberry
Predicted by: Alexis Vaganay, General Manager, Coty Luxury UK & Ireland
"A British brand with a rebellious edge, mixed with classic."
