Meet The Humble Mimosa, with Her Magic Winter Sunshine

In the UK the last bank Holiday in August tends to be the moment we realise summer is over, kids go back to school, the office is suddenly bustling and the roads are busy. Trees start to turn to russet tones and flowers lose their pretty petals. Turn towards Christmas for some joy? No, it’s still too far away. But there are some winter florals, flowers that appear much later in the season and that can hold their beauty and scent through the colder months. Meet the humble Mimosa; let her light shine via her scented shards.

Image on left Iris Farmer

Mimosa is like a burst of light in the middle of dark winter days. It is, along with the hyacinth, one of the rare flowers that grow in the middle of winter. Being as it is a hardy tree it can survive in low temperatures but does love the sunshine to fully bloom. Flowering starts in January and carries through to March, its soft golden shimmery buds reflect the golden sun she so loves.

In Asian cultures is known as the ‘Collective Happiness Bark’ because it provides a significant spiritual boost and in the ancient Mayan culture mimosa flowers were used to treat burns and injuries. Today, it is used in homoeopathic medicine, for ailments such as coughs, colds, and inflammation.

Since 1946, mimosa has been the emblem of Women’s Day (March 8) because it hides great strength and energy under its apparent fragility.

As for her scent? She has a powdery, honey, floral note and is also slightly almondy, as well as a hint of straw-like grass, it has a rather pronounced green facet as well because the leaves are distilled at the same time as the yellow balls, this is what gives light accents of cucumber or even melon to the absolute.

This pretty yet powerful shrub has been caught and held into one of three new editions to the Diptyque differ range.

The diffusers were originally brought out in Christmas 2021 adding to the home fragrance collection. The Oval facets glass container shaped to emulate the oval of the Maison, lets light shine through; the golden liquid fills the shape whilst fine rattan stems diffuse the space with majestic scents.

Conceived to fragrance large spaces, and for those who can leave flames from a light candle around their space, the diffuser can be endlessly refilled. The three initial scents were Berries (Baies), Roses and Tuberose (Tubéreuse).

Mimosa

Now Mimosa along with two other scents have been added. Ensuring the delicate winter flower will never cease to fade, the new diffuser perfectly captures the gentle, slightly honeyed notes of the Mimosa. Its golden liquid alludes to the sunshine yellow of the powdery floral buds

Fleur D’Oranger

Fleur d’oranger celebrates the whole of the orange tree not just her delicately scented spring flowers, so think citrus, with bark and peel. Bright with depth rich with even hints of soft spice yet alive and bright as the tree and her fruit.

Figuier

A celebration of the tree, its leaves and its luscious fruit. Plumy and green with woodsy notes all come together with tranquil synergy.

Also available in the diffuser collection is 34 Boulevard Saint Germain, with Moss, spices, and Blackcurrant. Citronelle, complete with Lemongrass that meets with Verbena, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Each of the three added notes brings a sense of Mediterranean sunlight and easy life with them. A celebration of sunny landscapes and bountiful trees fruits and flowers.

Who needs to wish for Christmas just yet? No need to dream away the days because you can dream via wafting scents encased in beautifully bevelled glass within your own home

Find the complete diffusers collection here at Diptyque.com

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