By Carol Webb

Self-adornment by making use of flowers was quite common before people began to flaunt metal jewellery. Colourful and perfumed flowers have been fulfilling the purpose of beautifying people for thousands of years. In most historical civilizations, putting flowers in the hair or around other body parts was regarded as a critical aspect of beautification, and even men were known to do this.

There are as many types of floral fragrances in nature as there are flowers. Humans have identified flowers according to different feelings or states of mind and also to different occasions that the flowers best represent, and to a large extent this has been dependent on their scent and appearance. Perfume makers have extracted different floral scents and have sealed them in vials for centuries, and the astounding diversity of these scents found in nature has aided them to create an endless variety of perfumes. However, synthetically produced perfumes that are developed from non-organic compounds have now flooded the market, and flowers are hardly being utilized in the manufacturing process.

The significance of flowers' fragrance is not limited to making perfumes. Flowers have always held a proud place as favoured gift items across different cultures because of their attractiveness and amazing fragrances. A room made fragrant by flowers can generate positive vibes and can cheer a person. To an experienced florist, the true quality of good bouquets is that they should appeal to both the eyes and the sense of smell of the recipient. Similarly for any auspicious occasion, people use flowers liberally so that the venue gives a naturally pleasant fragrance.

However, in the quest for more beautiful and long-lasting flowers, horticulturists down the decades have neglected the importance of fragrance in them. Other innovations in science, such as genetic modification of plants have hastened this pursuit. For instance, carnations and roses today are a feast for the eyes, and stay fresh for several days, but sadly they have lost the fragile fragrance that was once an important part of their appeal.

Hence, these days you have to carefully check the scent of flowers before buying them. Any kind of flowers or bouquets choice for any occasion must be made by taking advice of a credible and experienced florist who has the correct knowledge of flowers on his fingertips.

To locate a reputed florist in Singapore you can either do a simple research on the internet or ask people about who has been in the business for quite some time now. A florist, who is included in a branded flower selling chain, will also be trustworthy in most cases. Firms doing roaring business will never sacrifice quality or service, and so it is a good idea to approach them, particularly if you are going for a bulk purchase.

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