Bathing Beauties: Soap
For aficionados of indulgence like us here at Luscious, life is simply too short for supermarket soaps. In order to really awaken the pleasure of floral fragrance, why not choose a soapy scent based on its precious and mythological stories for an even more sensual experience.
Anemone Zephir asked Venus to turn his beloved nymph into a flower that today is known for its delicate and sweet perfume like that of a sweet breeze
Crocus The favourite ornament of Jupiter and Juno’s bridal bed, this flower with a warm and sensual scent is the symbol of love and passion.
Armarillis Born by a milk drop that fell from Juno while she was feeding Hercules, this soft-velvet like flower embodies the virtues of purity, dignity and nobility.
Narcissus (daffodil) This flower’s name derives from Greek mythology and the tale of the beautiful Narcissus. He ignored the lovely nymph, Echo, and so was punished by falling in love with his own reflection in a pool. So enchanted by his own image, Narcissus fell into the water and drowned, turning himself into a flower with an exhilarating perfume and relaxing properties.
Rose A long symbol of love and passion the rose is celebrated by the poet Sappho as an emblem of power and beauty. The rose, Queen of Passion, has sweetening and protective properties.
Violet In medieval times the violet flower was strewn on the floors as an air freshener due to it's sweet perfume.
Legend also has it that when Napoleon Bonaparte married Josephine she wore violets, and he sent her a bouquet every anniversary. The violet was also traditionally used as a remedy for insomnia and has serene and calming properties.
Lilac According to Greek mythology, a beautiful nymph named Syringa was chased by Pan, the god of the forests, who was captivated by her beauty.
Frightened by Pan’s affections, Syringa escaped him by turning herself into an aromatic blossom known now as Lilac. Purple lilacs are also associated with the first emotions of love.
Lavender The name Lavender is derived from the Latin lavare, meaning 'to wash', as it was added to baths for its therapeutic properties and delightful fragrance.
Its rejuvenating properties help to lift spirits so much, that when corsets were worn daily, ladies would wear Lavender oil in a bottle around their necks to revive them when they were feeling faint.
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