We all have certain smells and tastes we love. For me it’s the uniquely floral smell and taste of violets. I’ve always loved both. Swizzel’s Parma Violets – a childhood obsession – are still one of my favourite sweets, while violet is one of the key notes in my all-time favourite fragrance, Grey Flannel. So you can imagine my excitement on discovering that Floris are to launch a new violet-flavoured Concentrated Mouthwash.

The last word in luxury when it comes to oral care, the fluoride-free mouthwash was inspired by a recipe found in the Floris archives and features a blend of essential oils which provide an effective anti-bacterial and breath-freshening mouthwash. At £40 it’s a considered purchase for sure but then a little goes a very long way (you add just 5 or 6 drops to a glass of water) and at least you won’t get the horrible ‘ooh-ah, ooh-ah’ mouth burn associated with some cheap washes. Best of all, of course, you get the amazing, unmistakable taste of violets – which beats boring old peppermint anytime. In my book anyway.

Floris Violet Concentrated Mouthwash launches in April, priced £40 for 1oo ml. For more info go to florislondon.com

[A gifted press sample of this product was provided for review purposes.]