Sakura – a room fragrance by Singapore memories One of the most beautiful sights to see in Asia are the flowering Sakura or Japanese Cherry trees. These beautiful trees often conjure images of Japan and its famous cherry blossoms, but the genus of trees is found across the temperate zones of the Northern hemisphere. The Japanese cherry tree’s botanical name is the Prunus serrulata and besides Japan can be found in Taiwan, Korea, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Myanmar, Thailand, and the western parts of Siberia. The cherry blossom, together with the chrysanthemum is the national flower of Japan. It was during the Heian period of Japan between 794 and 1185 AD that the Japanese changed their Hanami celebration customs and...
Orchids outnumber and outmatch the opposition On April 15, 1981, a grex called the Vanda Miss Joaquim (pronounced “Joe-ah-kim”) was selected as Singapore’s national flower from over 40 types of flowers, 30 of which were orchids! “Grex” is a botanical term used to describe orchid hybrids. What’s interesting about the Vanda Miss Joaquim is that its proper scientific name should actually be Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim. Because according to research cited by the National Parks Board of Singapore, the parents of the Vanda Miss Joaquim should actually belong to the genus Papilionanthe, not Vanda. Although the change has been reflected, it is still commonly called “Vanda Miss Joaquim” today. The odds stacked against orchids The Vanda Miss Joaquim is...
Therapeutic orchids of Asia by Singapore Memories : Various Bulbophyllum Choice of perfume speaks a person personality as compare to their handwriting. Fragrances are so personal that it must meant something to the person before she decides to wear it. Wonder what kind of perfume represent yourself? Head down to Jetaime Perfumery Workshop where you can design your own perfume that suits your personality. It will be an ideal weekends activity for couples and friends who want to get know more about each other while having a unique experience. Craft out your own perfumes using the variety of orchids scents they have, allowing you to be able to imagine yourself being in the garden filled with all the various orchids...
Raffles Heritage – a room fragrance by Singapore Memories Using the native orchids of Singapore, the room fragrance Raffles Heritage was created to take the person indulging its aromas back to the time of a more colonial setting and the surrounding natural flora of the forest at that time. Sir Stamford Raffles and William Furquhar both appreciated the flora and fauna around them during their tenure in South-East Asia. Sir Stamford Raffles contribution to Singapore When Malacca was returned to the Dutch, Thomas Stanford Raffles went to find a new British colony to settle for the British East India Company. Many consider him to be the founder of modern Singapore and he made quite a few contributions to what was to become...
CLEAN– a room fragrance by Singapore Memories Singapore, everyone agrees is a city that looks and smells clean! CLEAN is the room fragrance by Singapore memories that is inspired by the fresh aromas of a clean city. Singapore is a unique and beautiful place that has managed to transform itself into a first-class business center and tourist destination, while it also offers its citizens an excellent quality of life. Quality of life in highly urbanized areas has to include a number of things like public transport, green spaces, cultural activities, and most importantly, cleanliness. In Singapore keeping the country clean is so important that there are even strict laws with heavy fines for perpetrators in place. Knowing the laws There is a...
