CRAB APPLE BLOSSOM

A sparkling expression of spring, where delicate blossoms, crisp greenery, and aquatic freshness capture the beauty of an English garden awakening.

Fragrance Story

Crab Apple Blossom opens with the luminous freshness of apple blossom and marine bergamot, creating an airy, almost effervescent introduction. Bright and invigorating, the opening carries the sensation of fresh spring air before giving way to a distinctly green heart.

Rhubarb brings a crisp, bittersweet character, softened by a refreshing mint and sugar accord that adds an unexpected touch of sweetness. As the fragrance settles, velvety sandalwood introduces warmth and smoothness while aromatic driftwood maintains the composition’s connection to water and open air.

Fresh yet sophisticated, Crab Apple Blossom balances sparkling citrus, delicate florals, and aquatic woods with effortless elegance—a fragrance that captures the optimism of spring and the simple pleasure of stepping into a garden in full bloom.

Inspiration

Inspired by a flowering crab apple tree in Victorian London and a fragrance creation whose story began more than a century ago.

Crab Apple Blossom traces its origins to 1886, when the founder of the Crown Perfumery Company was inspired by the fragrant blossoms of a crab apple tree growing at his Kensington residence in London. Captivated by its distinctive aroma, he became the first perfumer to capture the essence of crab apple blossom in fragrance, creating what would become one of the house’s most celebrated perfumes.

Reimagined for the modern Crown Collection, Crab Apple Blossom honors that heritage through a fresh interpretation of its original inspiration—bringing together blossom, crisp greenery, sparkling aquatic notes, and smooth woods to evoke the timeless beauty of an English spring.

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