Singapore attractions, perfume corporate presents and Raffles Heritage? Looking for something unique to bring back from Singapore? Get some unique orchid-scented perfumes and fragrances from Singapore Memories! Orchid is Singapore’s national flower and this shop uses native local orchids and therapeutic orchids in their products. Other gifts suggestion: Instant Singaporean meals (from various supermarkets): Craving for halal Hainanese Chicken Rice or Laksa? There are many varieties of instant meals in Singapore. Some come in the form of instant noodles or ready-to-eat meals. They range from unique Singaporean dishes such as Singaporean Chilli Crab to common ones such as Laksa and Chicken Rice. If you are into cooking your own Singapore meals, there are those which come in paste or powder form. Dancing Chef and Prima Taste are just two of the many brands of instant meals, which can be found in the many supermarkets in Singapore. Just follow the instructions on the packets, add your own ingredients and you can enjoy Singapore meals back home! P.S. We found the packets above at Mustafa Centre – click here for a one-stop guide to this amazing 24-hour supermarket!
Arrive at Sentosa in style when you at the Singapore Cable Car from Faber Peak Singapore down to Sentosa Station. This unique mode of transportation can also be transformed into a private dining space where you’re served a four-course meal with dishes like wagyu beef cheek and smoked duck breast during the 90-minute ride. While the grown-ups will appreciate the history of this modest-sized mound in the heart of the business district, the kids… well, they don’t need any excuse to tumble around in a park as verdant as this, do they? As they explore the many nooks and crannies of Fort Canning Park and its many colonial-era relics, history buffs can learn more about the vital roles it played in Singapore’s story over the centuries.
Top Notes are the first fragrances released when sprayed. It stays on the skin for a few minutes and then dissipates. It gives the first impression of the perfume which is commonly the selling point of the fragrance. Head notes are usually citrusy and spicy which normally last several minutes. Middle Notes, this is the emitted scent after the top notes disappear. The middle notes are more rounded and mellow to the nose with the usual fragrance of lavender, jasmine, and rose — basically the delicate floral scent. This usually lasts for several minutes to an hour.
Sir Raffles had a deep fascination for the diversity and he discovered a vast number of plants and animals in this region. The Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research was established from Raffles’ ideals in the 1800s. Today it’s called ‘Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum’ and houses the great zoological collection called ‘Raffles Collection’. We have taken some of these native plants and bring you “Raffles’ Heritage” to honor his contribution to Singaporean and Asian flora. Fun fact: Several plants are named after Sir Raffles, the most exotic of which is Rafflesia – World’s largest flower with no stem, no leaves and no root! Unfortunately, we couldn’t use it in our room fragrance. Smell it, if you want to know why! Read more information on Raffles Heritage Room fragrance.
Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat, once a wet market, is now a popular and atmospheric hawker centre. This historic building was built with Victorian filigree cast-iron and is located in the heart of Singapore’s business area. At lunchtime, it’s full of office workers, whereas, by night, the street is closed and the many food stalls serve plenty of local favourite dishes. Also known as Telok Ayer Market, standout dishes at Lau Pa Sat include sticks of tasty satay chicken with peanut dipping sauce and grilled stingray, covered in a spicy sambal sauce.
Miniature perfume sets such as Singapore Memories are an ideal corporate fragrance gift sets. This set contains 7 perfumes from 7 different international perfume brands. This gives everyone a lot of options to try and wear. Anyone can find a scent of their choice in the case. Moreover, with so many options any perfume lover or user will be inclined towards trying something different. They will not feel stuck with a bad gift. The dried flower buds of lavender have a light refreshing scent when burned. They’re often incorporated into ceremonies that are focused on peace, restful sleep and happiness. Lavender can be burned therapeutically to address insomnia, depression, grief, sorrow and anxiety. The branches of this evergreen were once used for temple purification rituals. Juniper is especially helpful to invigorate your mind and body when tired. It was also burned during the plague to resist illness.
Perhaps the most important name is its Chinese medicinal name: Heishanzhe. The Chinese herb Heishanzhe (A. rigida) is obtained from Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan. Chinese medicinal texts state that its roots and leaves relax muscles and joints, promote blood circulation and relieve pain, hence it is used to treat traumatic injuries and fractures. In Laos, leaves were used in making mats. In Thailand, the entire plant is used as a tonic to strengthen the body. Active Ingredients that made it medicinal are: 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, 4- hydroxybenaldehyde and 4-methoxymethyl phenol.
Get out of the city and head west to the Chinese and Japanese Gardens. During the weekend, people play cricket in one of the park’s open spaces. Tucked into one area of the Chinese Gardens is the Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum, which showcases the world’s largest collection of turtle and tortoise items. Singapore’s most recognisable garden, Gardens by the Bay is known for its extraordinary landscape, namely the SuperTree Grove featuring 18 vertical gardens that reach a height of 16 stories! Other attractions include the two conservatory domes, the OCBC Skywalk and Marina Barrage. Read more details at this website.