Journal

In the Name of the Rose

As one of the oldest species of rose in the world, the Damascena has captivated people for centuries. Like floral detectives, enthusiasts have poured over manuscripts and examined paintings to char...

Take A Tour of Italy with Our Italian-Inspired Scents

For centuries, the month of August has been a time of celebration in Italy. Feasts and vacations fill the calendar as Italians take the month to recharge. Be inspired by this time of happiness and ...

Layering Scents With LUMIRA Hand and Body Lotions

Our new Hand and Body Lotions are made for layering. Apply the lotion from top to toe to add a veil of scent to the skin, or use after hand-washing to hydrate and protect hands and nails from dryne...

Three unexpected places to apply perfume

Coco Chanel once famously remarked that a woman should apply perfume “wherever one wants to be kissed”. It was a suitably titillating comment from the designer whose lovers included poets, painters...

The right scent for your Christmas in July celebrations

Northern hemisphere expats arriving in Australia quickly discover many unique traditions. But surely one of the most confounding is the fact that Christmas is celebrated in the middle of summer. F...

Refinery29 April 2022 / Persian Rose Hand Wash Feature

Best Perfumed Aesop Alternative If you're a fan of luxury candles, you probably know Lumira, the Australian brand that makes beautiful candles under $100. Its hand wash is similarly perfumed, and ...

Raise your vibrations with a citrus scent

In spite of their juicy radiance, there’s something faintly mysterious about citrus fruit. Long before Leonard Cohen sang about the seductive Suzanne, who “fed you tea and oranges that came all the...

A Seasonal Scent Shift

The seasons are a harbinger of mood as much as weather. Winter may be accompanied by lower energy levels, a need to feel steady and cocooned, while the dazzling heat of summer will summon a vibranc...

Wear the good perfume

Even when you truly love perfume – when you close your eyes and inhale deeply with each spritz – it can be easy to fall into a fragrance rut. This scent is for everyday; that one is for casual dinn...

At home with Katarina Kroslakova

Katarina Kroslakova claims her design mantra is “more is more and then when it’s too much, add some more”. It’s an ethos the publisher and editor-in-chief of T Australia (the local edition of The ...

Three things to look for when choosing an eco-friendly candle

Having the right home scent is an integral part of creating an environment – but it should never come at the expense of the actual environment. Happily, luxury and sustainability now coexist, which...

My Scent Story / Vinny Chen, Simple Blanc

Vinny Chen has a singular talent for making everything look incredibly chic. Through her platform Simple Blanc, she shares her vision for fashion, beauty and style, always with an air of quiet ref...