Jo Malone London Orris & Sandalwood Cologne Intense – Woody and floral, powdery and deep, the scent of Tuscan hillsides, developed by perfumer Pierre Negrin, features notes of violet, orris, amber and sandalwood for a mesmerising fragrance that melts into the warmth of sandalwood. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
Cire Trudon Trianon Classic candle at WORLDBeauty – From the oldest scented candle makers in the world, a tribute to Marie Antoinette and her dream of country imbued with the memory of a summer evening in 18th Century France – the warm, musky scent of torches and the freshness of white flowers and wild herbs. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
Curio Noir Gardenia’s Shadow candle – Set in handblown green glass with an intriguing, intoxicating scent of herbs mashed underfoot, flowers cut days before and a creamy undertone of vanilla. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
MCMC Love Eau de Parfum at The Tonic Room – Created from Brooklyn, New York since 2009 by sisters Anna and Katie, and EDP with intense, spicy top notes of Japanese yuzu citrus, French sweet basil and Chinese magnolia oil grow into the burning intensity of ancient templewood and gunpowder. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
Ecoya White Musk & Warm Vanilla Celebration candle – Delicately poured into an elegant pearl glass jar and designed for celebration, releases fresh citrus and leafy green notes to create a warm, mossy floral heart on a rich, creamy base of sandalwood, vanilla, balsams and musk. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
Byredo Flowerhead Eau de Parfum Inspired by traditional Indian weddings where flowers are strung together, exchanged between bride and groom, petals thrown for spiritual protection and wedding canopies created entirely of exotic blooms, wildly celebratory with a heady scent of angelica, lingonberry, Sicilian lemon, rose petals, wild jasmine and fresh amber. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
Markantonia Summer candle – The final seasonal candle offering from local mavens of blooms and more, handmade in Auckland in elegant apothecary votives, with a unique and captivating fragrance spliced with wild bluebell, sage and sea salt. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
Balmain Ambre Gris Eau de Parfum at Simon James Concept Store – From the House of Balmain, founded by French couturier Pierre Balmain in 1945, a modern interpretation of the rare and precious ambergris with an elegant alchemy of beautiful raw materials: myrrh, tonka bean and incense, evoked with delicacy, warmth and intoxicating sensuality. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
Diptyque Figuier candle – From the coveted Parisian candlemakers, disperses the scent of a warmed fig tree in the sun, recalling the green woody notes and milky sap that gives the tree its character. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
Acca Kappa 1869 Eau de Parfum at Working Style – Created by the Krull family in Treviso, Italy since 1869, inspired by the fragrances of flowers and plants found in Italian gardens, taps a heady, masculine blend of cardamom, geranium, violet leaves, leather, bay leaves, amber, incense and vetiver. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
MOR Emporium Classics Belladonna candle – Lavish black soy wax hand poured into elegant glass, with a spring symphony of white narcissus, Moroccan rose and pink tulips, finished with a hint of French cassis and patchouli. Illustrated by Sarah Larnach
