Anais Anais: What Is That Scent?

Anais Anais by Cacharel

The original Anaïs Anaïs is a legendary fragrance that set many trends with its tender, romantic character. It blends hyacinth, orange blossom, green notes, carnation, iris, jasmine, lily, lily of the valley, rose, tuberose, ylang-ylang, honeysuckle, cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver, amber, musk, and incense and one more mysterious flower- Hibiscus.

Hibiscus tree is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with trumpet-shaped flowers. This tropical tree grows in full sun or partial shade and does best in moist, well-drained soil. There are over 200 species, the Cheeky point or Cheeky fellow types of hibiscus is the most popular with its unique and gorgeous appearance. They are typically a hot pink with orange accents, creating an exotic and tropical look. The petals overlap one another in a swirling pattern that gives an elegant appearance to each blossom. 

The Hibiscus is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Malvaceae, also known as mallow family. The Hibiscus flowers are large and showy- It fills up the entire atmosphere it is in and contain the whole air with its very poignant and enchanting scent.
​

The Red Hibiscus Flower Plant also known as the Cheeky point

The middle, or heart, notes in a fragrance appear once the top notes have disappeared. These notes are considered to be the main body of the fragrance, lasting longer than the top notes and are usually well-rounded. Base notes are what is left at the end; it is this smell that you remember the most which, in the case of the Cacharel's Anais Anais perfume, is the Hibiscus.

The hibiscus flower is also known to be a great gift option due to its beauty and unique characteristics. Whether you give it as a potted plant or as a bouquet, this flower will surely brighten up any room with its vibrant colours and showy blooms. It's a perfect gift.

Some beautiful facts about the Hibiscus Flower

• It likes warm temperatures.
• It is made of 15–30% plant acids.
• Bees and butterflies really like it.
• The hibiscus flowers can reach nearly 10 inches in diameter at maturity.

Being part of the Floral family, Anais Anais is a unique and universal fragrance containing a huge bouquet of flowers mainly the Hibiscus flower.

With Anais Anais, Cacharel heralded the start  of the era of white flower scents of the late 1970s. The floral chypre is one of the most prominent and most-sold scents today.  The Anais Anais perfume will make you irresistable. Literally!

​The Anais Anais Perfumers are Roger Pellégrino, Robert Gonnon, Paul Léger, Raymond Chaillan.