bouquet

花束

切った花をまとめて整えたもの。贈り物にすることが多い。

やさしい英語で： A group of cut flowers arranged together, often given as a gift.

• He gave her a bouquet.
• The bride carried a bouquet of white roses.
• Two lovely bouquets arrived on her birthday.

類義語： bunch of flowers

よく使う表現： bouquet of flowers, bridal bouquet, rose bouquet

芳香、ブーケ

ワインや香水が持つ独特の香り。

やさしい英語で： The particular smell of a wine or perfume.

• The wine has a fruity bouquet.
• Its bouquet became richer as the wine aged.
• This perfume has a delicate floral bouquet.

類義語： aroma, scent

よく使う表現： wine bouquet, delicate bouquet, bouquet of something

ミドルノート、ハートノート

香水の最初の軽い香りが薄れた後に現れる、中心となる香り。

やさしい英語で： The middle part of a perfume’s smell, which appears after its first light smells fade.

• The perfume’s bouquet smells of jasmine.
• Its floral bouquet appears after the citrus scent fades.
• A rose bouquet lingers before the deeper vanilla notes emerge.

類義語： heart note, middle note

よく使う表現： floral bouquet, perfume bouquet, bouquet of something