Journal

The making of Balinese Ylang Ylang

At its very essence, the story of Balinese Ylang Ylang is a story of love – pure and enduring. To unravel it, we must travel to the Indonesian island of Bali, where the ylang-ylang flower grows on...

3 notes to create a relaxing home

An old wives’ tale has long promised that a few drops of lavender oil sprinkled on a pillowcase is a passport to swift slumber. We don’t dispute the effect but prefer our olfactory calm-down to tak...

The Making of Sicilian Citrus

When LUMIRA founder Almira Armstrong visited Sicily in the summer of 2003, she had no idea this tiny island would leave such an indelible impact. “I loved waking up early and walking the streets p...

How to layer perfume oil

“Odours have a power of persuasion stronger than that of words, appearances, emotions, or will,” wrote Patrick Süsskind in his iconic novel Perfume: The Story of a Murderer. “The persuasive power ...

The Making of Cuban Tobacco

For decades, Cuba has held a special place in the hearts of many artists and creators. Hemingway famously made his home outside of Havana for more than 20 years, returning there from assignments i...

Why Self-Love is More Important Than Ever

We all know that love flourishes when we give it to other people - but what about the kind of love that comes from within? When you truly love yourself – well, that kind of love can move mountains...

The Vow, a collaboration between Nicole Trunfio and LUMIRA

The best collaborations are the ones that happen organically, and that’s exactly how The Vow by Nicole Trunfio x LUMIRA came to be. Nicole first reached out while making candles as favours for the...

Tonic of Gin Returns

Due to popular demand, the exclusive LUMIRA x Distillery Botanica Gin Tonic of Gin fragrance has returned, ideal for those who like to enjoy an endless summer. Of the collaboration, LUMIRA Founder...

Introducing Tuscan Fig Perfume Oil

‘YOU MAY HAVE THE UNIVERSE IF I MAY HAVE ITALY' – GIUSEPPE VERDI The rustic, sun-scorched hills of Tuscany intertwine with gnarled vines and olive groves, framed by solitary rows of fig trees, eac...