Curio Noir Dark Bouquet at Curio Noir—Notes of orange flower, cypress, jasmine and vetyver recall a dark forest, and can be carried in a tiny 5ml bottle of potent absolute parfum designed to sit in your pocket, or in a larger flask, handblown by Monmouth Glass Studio. CURIONOIR | Illustration by Sarah Larnach
Onde Sensuelle at Tessuti—Part of an intriguing collection of six perfumes that aim to represent different emotions, Onde Sensuelle represents the ache of desire by means of a delicate interplay between warm spicy notes (bergamot, cumin) and ripe citrus (grapefruit, cardamom), with musky base notes. Tessuti | Illustration by Sarah Larnach
Miller et Bertaux Om eau de parfum at Tessuti—From the unique Parisian design house, this rich oriental is inspired by Bali – referenced in its heavenly blend of pepper, citrus, patchouli, violet, vanilla and amber – and named for the Sanskrit syllable mantra recited in Buddhist meditation. shop.tessuti.co.nz, Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
Creed Royal Princess Oud eau de parfum at WORLD Beauty—A captivating scent inspired by the Creed family’s couturier legacy and early 19th century volumes of fashion sketches made by Henry Creed II, featuring top notes of Sicilian bergamot, rose and sweet violet, a jasmine, vanilla and Tuscan lily heart and a sandalwood base. worldbrand.co.nz, Illustration … Read more
Issue 4 Objects of Desire – Zoe & Morgan | Petra Bettjeman | Jessica McCormack | Partridge Jewellers | Meadowlark | Diamonds on Richmond | Karen Walker | Naveya & Sloane | Love and Object
Beauty—For a flawless base, buff Bobbi Brown Skin Nourishing Glow Foundation into skin using the Full Coverage Face Brush. For a modern approach to a bold lip look, press Luxe Lip Colour in Parisian Red onto lips using fingers. Douglas & Bec chair. Zambesi robe and playsuit, Meadowlark Sacred Engagement ring, Metropolis bands, Bolt Large … Read more
Ingrid Starnes Vetyver Bergamot eau de parfum – The signature scent from the beloved New Zealand designer, created using smoky Javan vetyver and fresh green bergamot, this all natural essential oil perfume is long lasting and warms with the skin to evolve through the day. Ingrid Starnes | Illustration by Sarah Larnach
Prada Olfactories Un Chant D’Amour – One of 10 complex variants in Prada’s new Olfactories fragrance collection, named for pop songs and movies of decades past and designed to trigger the subconscious, Un Chant D’Amour (for Jean Genet’s film A Song of Love) is a calming scent inspired by crisp cotton, shot through with hints … Read more
Creed Love in White at WORLD Beauty – Founded in 1760 and passed from father to son since, Creed is the only dynastic, privately held luxury fragrance company in the world, with Love in White inspired by master perfumer Olivier Creed’s love of sailing the world’s oceans, a zesty citrus scent grounded by powdery rice … Read more
