Queen Elizabeth's favourite perfume. The exclusive "White Rose of London" still has many admirers

Queen Elizabeth II has been a symbol of unwavering elegance for decades. Her fragrance choices have been as timeless as her style – from the classic Floris rose to the iconic Chanel No. 5. What are the notes of the longest-reigning monarch in British history?

In the world of luxury perfumes, there are scents that become legends – not only because of their composition, but also because of those who wear them. Chanel No. 5 , Guerlain L'Heure Bleue or Floris White Rose are silent witnesses to history. Worn by influential and extraordinary women, they have earned the title of timeless. Among them was Queen Elizabeth II – an icon not only of monarchy, but also of flawless elegance. Her fragrance choices reveal more than official biographies.

What did the longest reigning monarch in British history smell like ? Subtle, classic, with a touch of mystery.

Her signature scent was White Rose by Floris of London , a perfumery with an aristocratic lineage. It is a delicate yet sensual composition, in which the main roles are played by rose, iris, carnation and jasmine, nestled against a soft background of amber and musk. Floris , founded in 1730, in 1971 received the Royal Warrant – an official title granted by the Queen as the exclusive supplier of perfumes to the royal court .

White Rose by Floris of London - Queen Elizabeth II's favourite scent / Floris of London

It was this scent that accompanied Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day to Prince Philip , and later throughout the decades of her reign.

Price? £110, or about PLN 550 per 100 ml.

Another fragrance that captivated the Queen was L'Heure Bleue by the French house of Guerlain . The fragrance from 1912 contains powdery floral notes intertwined with neroli, tonka bean, cloves, ylang-ylang, benzoin and vetiver. It is a nostalgic, ethereal, deep fragrance - created for someone who knows the burden of duty but can see beauty in subtlety.

Price? About PLN 717 per 100 ml.

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue - one of Queen Elizabeth II's favorite scents / Guerlain

For her 29th birthday, the monarch received an unusual gift – a bottle of Chanel No. 5 and a handwritten letter from Frederick "Boy" Browning . In response, she wrote, "I am already using it and hope it makes me smell better!"

Chanel No. 5 , with its aldehydic freshness, violet powderiness and floral heart of jasmine, perfectly matched Elizabeth II’s public image – dignified, yet with a human dimension.

Chanel No. 5 - one of Queen Elizabeth II's favorite scents / Chanel

Price? PLN 790 per 100 ml.