Journal

Fragrance

The making of Tuscan Fig

When LUMIRA founder Almira Armstrong began planning her luxury Australian fragrance house back in the early 2010s, she had a very clear idea of h...

A Life With Scent

A breathwork ritual to try at home

Whether it’s through choice, enforced social distancing or out of sheer convenience, many of us are looking for simple and effective ways to bring...

Travel

LUMIRA Travels: Amalfi Coast

Wedged between a rocky cliff face and the hard border of the ocean, this sliver of coastline combines centuries-old traditions with a timeless ...

Fragrance

The making of Paradiso del Sole

When LUMIRA founder and creative director Almira Armstrong set about creating Paradiso del Sole in early 2019, she had a very specific memory in ...

A Life With Scent

5 podcasts to inform and inspire

The beauty of a podcast is that it can be enjoyed almost anywhere. We may have once lined up a selection to listen to on a long-haul flight, but t...

Press

Executive Traveller August 2020 / No352 Candle Featured

There’s scented candles, and there’s LUMIRA. The Sydney-based artisanal scent specialist offers a range inspired by “the spirit of travel”, each re...

Gift Ideas

Father's Day Gift Guide

Dads, partners and fatherly figures deserve to be celebrated all year round – but spoiling them with Father’s Day gifts from kids is the next best...

A Life With Scent

A simple candle meditation

Regular meditation can promote a feeling of calm and counter some of the mental load we’re feeling due to COVID-19. Whether you’re in full lockdow...

At Home With

At home with Jesse Arifien and Trevor King

The LA home of Australian stylist Jesse Arifien and her photographer husband Trevor King perfectly captures the dream of two expats living abroad....

Press

Beauticate July 2020 / Cuban Tobacco Parfum Feature

Sigourney's edit of unique scents with the Cuban Tobacco Parfum featured. Inspired by the crumbling beauty of Old Havana, this spicy, smoky scent i...

How to

How to make your candle last longer

When you really love a scent, it’s only natural to want to get the most out of it. And while a candle is here for a good time, not a long time, the...

Press

Women's Business Daily 2020 / Interview with Founder Almira Armstrong

Meet Almira Armstrong, the CEO of LUMIRA, a luxury fragrance brand based in Australia. Having taught herself as a teenager to make candles in the k...