While never officially confirmed, Queen Elizabeth II is widely speculated to have worn Floris White Rose on her wedding day in 1947, a scent reminiscent of carnations (her favorite flower) from a brand with a long royal history, though Guerlain L'Heure Bleue was also a beloved scent she wore for decades, with some believing she wore it that day too.
Kate Middleton wore Illuminum White Gardenia Petals on her wedding day, a soft floral scent confirmed by Clarence House that instantly sold out globally. She also loves Jo Malone London's Orange Blossom, famously using it in candles to scent Westminster Abbey for the ceremony, creating a signature wedding aroma alongside her personal fragrance.
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But perhaps the two most popular fragrances are the White Rose and Guerlain's L'Heure Bleue. According to a report, the Queen donned the White Rose by Floris during her wedding day. Since then, the fragrance has remained her go-to scent for most occasions.
According to Diana's wedding day makeup artist, Barbara Daly, the late Princess of Wales spritzed herself with Houbigant Paris, specifically their Quelques Fleurs eau de parfum ($240), ahead of saying “I do.” And notably, she also accidentally spilled some of it on her iconic Elizabeth and David Emanuel dress.
Queen Victoria smelt of orange blossoms. And there was a very good reason for this. The first present that Prince Albert the future husband of Queen Victoria gave to her was a little orange blossom brooch.
Creed actually presented Victoria with a suprisingly heady scent, in 1845, 'Fleurs de Bulgarie', which she wore throughout her illustrious reign: a waltz of Bulgarian rose, musk, ambergris and bergamot (and an updated version is still a bestseller today).
Nonenal® (also known as 2-Nonenal) is a naturally occurring compound responsible for the distinct odor associated with aging. It typically appears after age 40, becoming more noticeable in both men and women.
But it was not the scent of figs Meghan Markle chose for her wedding, or even candles like her sister in law. Instead, she went with a classic Diptyque diffuser in the scent, Baies, one of the brand's bestselling fragrances according to royal biographers Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand in their book Finding Freedom.
She loved wearing brands, which included Chanel. However, the then Princess of Wales stopped wearing Chanel following her divorce. Apparently, the label's logo, the double interlocking C's, reminded her of the betrayal she had by Prince Charles because of his then-affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
Kate Middleton's favorite perfume is widely reported to be Jo Malone London's Orange Blossom Cologne, a fresh, citrusy floral scent with notes of clementine, water lily, and lilac, which she reportedly wore (via candles) at her wedding. She also wore Illuminum's White Gardenia Petals for her 2011 wedding, though it's harder to find now.
Camilla's favorite scent is Bandit by Robert Piguet ($195), created in 1944. The notes are aldehydes, galbanum, and neroli at the top.
There's no single "sexiest" scent, as it's subjective, but popular choices often feature warm, rich notes like vanilla, musk, amber, sandalwood, and jasmine, creating alluring, sensual, or comforting feelings, with fragrances like Dior Poison, Tom Ford, Chanel, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Gucci Guilty often mentioned for their seductive appeal. Ultimately, the sexiest scent is one that makes you feel most confident and comfortable.
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The brand report that Queen Elizabeth purchased lavender products from Yardley London, following the tradition of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Queen Mary who both wore the scent.
The scent apparently made the chapel smell more like roses, and has berry undertones. For her personal fragrance, Meghan wore a very sunny scent - Floris Bergamotto Di Positano Eau de Parfum. The brand was founded in 1730, but the scent is the perfect choice for a sunny wedding day.
There's no single "best" perfume as it's subjective, but top contenders often praised for timelessness, compliments, and uniqueness include Chanel No. 5 (classic, powdery), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 (sweet, airy, addictive), Dior J'adore (luxurious floral), Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (bold, sweet), and Tom Ford Oud Wood (warm, spicy wood) for a luxurious experience, while fresh options like Byredo Blanche or MFK Aqua Celestia offer clean, cosy scents, and gourmands like Lancome La Vie Est Belle are popular for sweetness.
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The 3-3-3 clothing rule is a simple styling method for creating many outfits from few items: choose 3 tops, 3 bottoms, and 3 shoes, which allows for 27 potential combinations (3x3x3) and reduces decision fatigue, often used for travel or building a minimalist capsule wardrobe. It's a versatile concept, sometimes expanded to include 3 layers (like jackets or cardigans) for even more looks, making dressing easier by focusing on mix-and-match versatility with core pieces.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) did not attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, reportedly because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, a decision made thoughtfully by Sophie herself. At the time, she was dating Prince Edward, but they were not yet engaged or married.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
I didn't want to do anything set in a time frame — too much volume — that would look retro, I just wanted a loose and easy look, which is why we chose that loose bun.” The key to Meghan's bridal look? Hair pins.
Smelliest wedding in European Royal History was the one between King George the fourth and Princess Caroline and that is not an exaggeration the bride basically did not bathe at all it all started when Lord Malmsberry went to pick her up in Germany and heard a really disturbing detail.
Kids start to have body odor around the time puberty starts and hormones change. Usually, this happens when females are 8–13 years old, and males are 9–14. But it can also be normal to start puberty earlier or later. Bathing every day, especially after a lot of sweating or in hot weather, can help with body odor.
Salty and sweet flavors tend to weaken first. Later, it may be more difficult to taste things that are bitter or sour. Age can also lessen the sense of smell which is strongest when people are between 30 and 60 years old. Some people eventually lose their sense of smell entirely.
Proper hygiene plays a significant role in controlling aging-related odor. Seniors should bathe regularly using soaps and body washes designed to neutralize nonenal and remove excess skin oils.