In Honour of Sheikha Mahra’s “Divorce” Fragrance, Here are 7 Perfumes Worn and Loved By Famous Royals
As the daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai makes her foray into the world of beauty we look back at the scents loved by kings and queens, prince and princesses around the world
Over the weekend Her Highness Sheikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced some very exciting news: she’ll soon be launching a fragrance brand.
A cryptic video post shared with her followers on Saturday evening – featuring a sleek back rectangular bottle with the word “Divorce” written on it in English – suggests her perfume’s official debut is imminent, with fragrance fans and well wishers waiting on bated breath for more details on the scent. Thus far, all we know about Mahra M1, the fragrance brand’s name, is that it’s “coming soon.” The brand’s Instagram page boasts 3,561 followers.
In honour of the soon-to-be launched scent, Bazaar Arabia looks back at all the fragrances royals from around the world have worn here.
What Perfumes Do The Royals Wear?
Queen Rania of Jordan
This Jordanian Queen’s signature scent is reportedly Samsara, by French perfume house Guerlain.
This royal scent was composed by Jean-Paul Guerlain and entails a blend of sandalwood and jasmine flowers. The meaning of Samsara stems from the Sanskrit word, conveying a deep meaning of eternal rebirth and the personification of a sacred love.
Queen Elizabeth II
Guerlain L’Heure Bleue was the dry, citrus-y scent that was worn by Queen Elizabeth II.
This fragrance is a part of Guerlain’s legendary fragrance collection, originally composed for over a century of five generations of perfumers, providing a unique freshness with top notes of bergamot and aniseed.
Marie Antoinette, Queen of France
Marie Antoinette, the last Queen consort of France before the French Revolution, was known for her love of floral scents, such as jasmine, rose and lavender. The French Queen often had custom fragrances created for her due to her impeccable taste. French fragrance house Lubin created a trail of Marie Antoinette’s last scent in 2011, by seamlessly blending a mix of jasmine, rose, sandalwood, incense and cinnamon to create Black Jade – this has become a modern inspiration for the French Queen’s last scent.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and a member of the British Royal Family not only has a remarkable style but has also been associated with a desirable scent. Part of Meghan’s staple scents come from Jo Malone London’s fragrances – particularly the Wood Sage and Sea Salt Cologne. This captivating blend of refreshing sea salt and earthy wood notes is truly alluring, portraying her love for nature and the outdoors.
Diana, Princess of Wales
Princess Diana wore a vibrant floral scent called Houbigant Quelques Fleurs L’ Original Eau de Parfum by Houbigant Paris. This fragrance was admired so much by the young Princess, that it became the scent she wore on her wedding day in 1981, when marrying Prince Charles. This scent is a delicate blend of jasmine, lily of the valley, rose and tuberose.
Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco
Grace Kelly, known as the Princess of Monaco once married to Prince Rainier III, took a liking to a perfume gifted by her husband on their wedding day. Ever since this special day, she adored wearing the gorgeous scent of Creed Fleurissimo. This fragrance captures fresh scents of ylang-ylang, Bulgarian rose, tuberose, ambergris and Florentine Iris.
Catherine, Princess of Wales
This Princess’s classic, signature fragrance of choice is luxorious perfumer brand Jo Malone London’s Orange Blossom – with notes of clementine flower, white lilac, water lily, and orriswood and undertones of orris and balsamic vetiver.
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, was the youngest daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The princess cherished a fruity and floral scent by Oscar de la Renta named Oscar which has top notes of basil, peach, coriander, gardenia and orange blossom; Rosemary, jasmine, lavender, orchid, cyclamen, rose, ylang-ylanh and tuberose captured the middle notes; and base notes entailing sandalwood, lavender, amber, patchouli, carnation, opoponax and vetiver. Oscar was the first perfume created by Oscar de la Renta and is a classic, floral scent.
