Flowers to celebrate our mothers

Celebrated in France at the end of May or beginning of June, Mother's Day is a family ritual full of tenderness: it celebrates our mothers, their love, and the central place they hold in our lives. Artistically crafted gifts from school, moments of sharing, and small gestures mark this special day for the one who, more than anyone, makes the family's heart beat.

From antiquity, the floral origin of Mother's Day through time

In Greek mythology, Rhea, the mother of Zeus and the Olympian gods, is already celebrated in spring, a season that marks the rebirth of nature. But it was the Romans who first celebrated all mothers, beyond divinity: in Rome, they received money and gifts, and, crowned with flowers, would offer them at the Temple of Juno.

Mother's Day then evolved over centuries and civilizations to reappear in the 20^th century. In France, its creation is proudly claimed by the village of Artas in Isère, which celebrated it for the first time in 1906 (although it was only officially recognized in 1929). In the United States, it appeared around the same time to celebrate mothers worldwide and adopted the carnation as its emblem. This is also found in Japan, while Australia often prefers the chrysanthemum, and Mexico, the rose… Many countries where Mother's Day takes the flower as a symbol: allegorical of spring, renewal, beauty, and delicacy, it is thus offered in multiple forms, to fill the hearts of our mothers.

A floral and universal celebration!

Which flowers to give your mother?

In France, flowers remain the stars of this celebration. They express love, gratitude, and emotion.

• The rose, queen of flowers and hearts: an essential flower of love, queen of perfumery for its subtlety, the rose brings softness and femininity, here in pastel or white tones to express all your tenderness with delicacy.
• The peony, fresh and delicate: original and generous, the peony evokes spring sweetness. Its subtle fragrance and round petals captivate with their elegance.
• The freesia, sophisticated and luminous: with its sweet fragrance and slender forms, the freesia is increasingly offered in pots. It is the perfect choice for a refined mother.

Fragrant gift ideas that are different from flowers

Looking for an original and lasting Mother's Day gift? Opt for a home fragrance. At Estéban Paris Parfums, each creation is an invitation to a sensory journey.

Here we offer an original gift that will last for several weeks and remind her of your sweet feelings. Like a scented candle for a lasting floral tribute. Inspired by her favorite flower: Summer Jasmine, Orange Blossom, or even Monoi Soleil, you are sure to please her. Elegant and warm, it will perfume her home well beyond the special day. And why not a scented bouquet for a decorative and sensory touch? For example, our Ellipse model, with its rattan stems and wooden cap adorned with plant motifs, diffuses a soft scent by capillarity. A true decorative object, poetic and enchanting, that will not leave her indifferent.

And for a moment of emotion… that lasts all year

Think of her on the special day: by bringing her a lovely breakfast in bed for the youngest, by offering her a bouquet for the more traditional, by preparing a lunch all together to declare her "best mom in the world," your mom.

Because the most beautiful gift is one that leaves a mark on everyday life, remember to extend the magic of this day: as life returns to normal the next day, her daily routine is transformed, bringing her back to this sweet celebration like a wink.

This could be an electric fragrance diffuser to plug into her computer at work (Easy Pop color), a diffuser with a scented ceramic heart to clip into her car, or even a perfume sachet to slip into her bag, to allow her to continue to escape, relax, and marvel all year long… So many small olfactory rituals to reconnect with this unique moment, day after day.