Winter Scents: Hitting the Right Notes

Signorina, Salvatore Ferragamo; ENCOUNTER, Calvin Klein

Aromatic Jasmine

An ingredient that comes across as vibrant, jasmine can be both, mysteriously dark yet perpetually fresh. It releases a suave, floral, warm and heady fragrance that is perfect for evenings. Jasmine flowers are harvested when their fragrance is at its peak just before dawn. The flowers are processed immediately or else their freshness and fragrance fade away. Considered to be an aphrodisiac, jasmine is said to be a great mood enhancer as well. "Jasmine has a pleasing, uplifting effect on the mind, fights depression, is calming, relaxing, sensual and romantic," says Radhika Gupta, Creative Director and Spokesperson, Moonriver.