Rodeo Drive is one of the most popular stores located in the downtown area of Beverly Hills in California and globally. The three blocks’ area is filled with luxury and glamour and famous stars seem to have power on the streets.
Over time the olfactory senses of California rodeo drive developed smells that make shoppers experience a different sense while shopping. Here is a detail of five fabulous fragrances that portray this fabulous street.
Luxury Boutiques
It boasts of having the likes of designer fashion houses such as Chanel, Prada, and Cartier among others. As soon as one steps into any of these opulent stores, the olfactory senses are embraced by these exotic scents.
Citrus, floral and amber are among the most common notes that most stores incorporate in their logo and these notes are meant to create the feeling of the classy and wealthy.
It is a common practice that boutiques use fragrances at a low noticeable level to ensure that the elite brand-conscious consumer can discern the ardent associated with the brands.
Lost In The Aroma Of Spices And Herbs
There are also luxury restaurants for the different designer stores in the world serving international foods. Should you find yourself strolling on Rodeo Drive in the midst of the lunch time, the enticing smell of grilling and oriental spices entice you to step into restaurants such as The Palm and Nobu.
Steak houses in the South are busy now with their doors ajar to let in smells of premium cuts sizzling on griddles. The random diverse food aromas invite those passing by to come in for a bite.
Meaty tones blend well with Japanese cuisine especially when the food is served with grated wasabi that triggers a tingling sensation on the nasal passages.
Parfume Of Flowers And Gardens
Thus, as much as Rodeo Drive conjures up visions of fine eating and shopping, the place also features some great looking lawns. Mez fill with flowers and trees in Mediterranean climatic condition.
Graceful floral designs that include rose and orchid petals locate themselves around the shops. Occasionally, some restaurants have placed herb and vegetable gardens around their terraces designed for al fresco dining.
Jasmine vines wound around walls and pots of herbs enhance the flavor of foods. Sitting and enjoying the warm temperature, you may notice the beautiful Bougainvillea in vivid red color or take a sniff of the Lavender that beautifies sidewalks.
The Scent Of Fragrant Trees
California has many scented trees and most of these trees can be found along streets such as Rodeo Drive. Winter is sweeter here because of Sweet Drip Myrtle trees laden with tiny white flowers with the scent of honey.
Gigantic five-lobed flowers of Magnolia, the size of cabbage, unfurling swirling fragrances. During spring season, purple colored Jacaranda flowers shower people by falling down.
Savor the time while grinding fresh red peppercorn berries and inhaling this native spice from the South America. Consider a fragrance-driven exploration of the plants located along Rodeo Drive.
Shopping And Dining
The popular territory of beach bonfire California and Rodeo Drive is known for a possibility to come across celebrities shopping and dining. And recently, some have established their own catchy fragrances which one might smell occasionally as you pass by.
Make sure your nose listens for the sound that reminds you of Gwyneth Paltrow’s fresh, citrusy fragrance or Reese Witherspoon’s, Floral, southern magnolia fragrance.
Try to find JLo’s gourmand or Katy Perry’s sweetness on something as beautiful women walk past while getting their perfume fix. It is surprising how many people visit Rodeo Drive with the sole purpose of catching a glimpse of celebrities who could be wearing huge sun-glasses and hats.
Conclusion
Rodeo Drive is not only exclusive boutiques and Hollywood stars but also an upscale shopping and entertainment mecca. It stimulates all the senses with its distinct tastes, an aesthetics and delicate fragrances.
Every boutique, restaurant, and garden mentioned has endeavored to establish their unique olfactory messages that evoke those associations with this famous street.
The next time you use Rodeo Drive for a shopping expedition, do not forget to shut your eyes occasionally, open your nostrils wide to feel the aroma that will allow even your nose to take part in the enchantment.
