Saturday, January 29, 2011

Stop and smell the roses ...

When planning my (almost) annual trip to Paris, I always like to plan a visit to someplace that:
1) captures my imagination,
2) is new to me, and
3) makes a long-lasting impression.

Since I'm planning this year's visit, I have found a distinctly Parisian establishment that fits the bill and is close to our rental apartment.

Voila! I have chosen Odorantes.

It is so much more than a floral haven created by Emmanuel Sammartino and Christophe HervĂ©, who are amazing floral artists. Odorantes is a scented mecca located on rue Madame for anyone who cherishes the luxury of fresh flowers and the allure of Paris' design asthetic.

As if their sheer beauty was not enough, each bouquet is wrapped with a poem tucked inside. Ooh la la!


But, equally impressive is the uber luxe gray and black interior decor. This chic color scheme is the perfect canvas to showcase the elegant bouquets as well as the intriguing taxidermy displayed throughout the store.



Sammartino and HervĂ© are master florists who specialize in the most romantic of flowers, roses. They only sell select roses grown near Paris, including the Black Baccara, a rare and delicious black rose. I might also mention that this isn't your run-of-the-mill neighborhood flower shop. The quality of stock and the pricing is for true petal connoisseurs.

9 rue du Madame, 75006
01-42-84-03-00

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