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
Grandiflora Queen of the Night candle at WORLD Beauty—Harnessing the fleeting beauty of a flower that blooms for one night a year and dies in the dawn, Grandiflora’s scented candle exudes a delicately complex fragrance with notes of orange blossom, gardenia, tuberose, wisteria, clove, green mandarin and powdery vanilla, housed in a handmade porcelain … Read more
Cire Trudon Cyrnos Limited Edition candle at WORLD Beauty—Named for the sun-drenched French seaside villa of Empress Eugenie, Napoleon’s wife, and set in sunny gold glass, this divine candle has a musky base, a black fig, lavender and pine heart and lemony top notes. worldbrand.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
Tell us a bit about Juliette Hogan… I started my label 13 years ago and I now have three boutiques in Auckland and an online platform as well as a bridal service. We’ve extended our offering beyond our mainline with luxury luggage, my own scent, an edit of homeware items and JH Little One … Read more
We met almost 10 years ago during our first year at Waikato University, through living in the same student hostel. Michael would sit outside playing guitar and I’d go and sit with him and sing.
Chanel Boy eau de toilette – The 17th Les Exclusifs perfume from the celebrated French fashion house, Boy is named for Coco Chanel’s lover Arthur Capel, whose nickname was ‘Boy’. This unisex scent blends lavender, rose geranium, lemon and grapefruit zest, orange blossom, sandalwood and a masculine touch of musk for a fresh yet enveloping … Read more
What drew you to floristry and how did you get started in the industry? My love of flowers started in my childhood. Our home was set among 28 acres of Australian bushland. My mother would walk with me and my sisters through the garden and bush, pointing out plants and blooms, calling them by their … Read more
D.L & Co Le Pomme D’Or candle at Mildred & Co — Set in a gleaming gold apple casing, this striking signature piece from the cult candle brand releases a scent of crisp Fuji apples, vetiver, verdant oak moss and a hint of antique patchouli. Mildred & Co
‘I cannot do without flowers. Their ability to convey emotions, evoke memories, change our mood and transform a bare room into a place of great beauty never ceases to amaze me. They are my muse, my passion, my world’—Saskia Havekes, Grandiflora
