If a bunch of roses seems too obvious a gift this Mother’s Day, take the favourite floral inspiration a step further with these interpretations of the perennially popular perfume. We bet she’ll think our selections are blooming lovely.
1. Mother's Day Rose Hand Cream & Soap Set, $49.95, spells out your intentions. Essence items also available separately, including home fragrance and candles. From Isabel Harris, Newmarket.
2. Rosa Noir Deluxe Soy Candle $59.99. This new collection from MOR gives rose a velvety depth combined with carnation and lily of the valley. Choose from hand wash, cream and soap, splash on the fragrance or light the luxe-look Rosa Noir candle. Ph 0800 877 641. See more at MOR.
3. Jo Malone London Red Roses Body & Hand Wash, $80. Splash out on the matching set by adding bath oil and body lotion, or choose from home fragrance items with this ever-popular perfume. From Jo Malone, Britomart, or ph JOMSHOP.
4. Givenchy Very Irresistible My Irresistible Cravings Limited Edition 50ml eau de toilette $89. The bottle for this rosy with a fresh twist fragrance is trimmed with a generous length of ribbon to re-use in a pattern drawn from the designer ready-to-wear collection. Exclusive to Farmers.
5. Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist, $55. Help mum keep her cool with this beautiful spritz to freshen and tone the face. From Smith & Caughey's and selected Farmers and pharmacies, for stockists ph 0800 604 604.
6. Babor Intensive Treatment set of 14 facial beautifully packaged facial ampoules, $125. Brings souped-up salon-style skincare home. See more at Forme spas.
