The Frangipani Moniker: Plumeria’s Fragrant Alias The name “Frangipani” is as melodious and evocative as the sweet scent of the Plumeria flower itself. But how did this tropical plant, originally native to the Americas, come to be known by such a distinctly European-sounding name? The story is a fascinating blend of history, horticulture, and the […]

Plumeria flowers have a sweet, tropical fragrance often described as fruity, floral, or reminiscent of jasmine, gardenia, or frangipani.