QUOTE : So the smells I associate with the Elders are freshly cut garden flower arrangements- roses, lilac and endless sweet peas and the fougère hints of random greenery lavishly added to the vases, in the Constance Spry style.<br />Also, modest shop-bought flowers, particularly daffodils, tulips and freesias, which are such an economical way to brighten a room for that thrifty generation.<br /><br />My scents for the elders are:<br /><i>Lavender</i> by Yardley<br /><i>Blue Grass</i> by Elizabeth Arden<br /><i>Rose in Wonderland</i> by Atkinsons<br /><i>Femme</i> by Rochas<br /><i>Ostara</i> by Penhaligon's<br /><i>Tweed</i> by Lenthéric (A mention of this elicited a big response at the event; it seemed all the women had worn it at some time and had happy associations with it. I do wish they would re-release it in the original tweed-fabric effect box.)<br /><br />The men in this age group are the last of the true British gentlemen, so especially for them:<br /><br /><i>Old Spice</i><br /><i>St Johns Bay Rum</i> by St Johns Fragrance Company<br /><i>Royal Mayfair</i> by Creed