Seaside Inspired Scents

By susan_grace on July 21, 2012 • ( 0 )

(Wall Street Journal) Imagine for a moment, walking through a garden of honeysuckle and wild roses, down a sandy path of beach plums and tall wavy grasses. Then, at the exact moment you come upon a wide stretch of beach, a soft, salty, generous breeze comes up from the ocean to welcome you home for the summer. This is the scent of lazy days, hot sun and the shiver of stepping into the cold water. It’s impossible to bottle, but these five fragrances do come awfully close. Of course, all beaches are different, so why not have a fragrance for each of your favorites? There’s something deeply satisfying about sinking into the sand, tuning out to the sound of waves and finding that elusive peace. Here’s a selection from near and far to get you there with just a whiff—or, better yet, to inspire an actual excursion.