Journal

Fragrance

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 Suzan...

Fragrance

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...

Fragrance

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 ...

At Home With

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-...

How to

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. Hap...

A Life With Scent

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,...

Travel

Lumira Stays: The world’s best eco-luxury resorts

At LUMIRA, we firmly believe that true luxury comes from treating both ourselves and our planet with the utmost respect. Happily, we’re not alone. ...

A Life With Scent

My Life in Scent: Helen-Jayne Driscoll

Our new series, My Life in Scent, opens a window on the lives of some of our most stylish friends, as we invite them to share the ways in which th...

Press

GQ March 2022 / Cuban Tobacco Best Men's Scented Candle

Lumira Cuban Tobacco candle Scent profile: tobacco, floral, musky For many years, Tom Ford’s take on tobacco was peerless. Australian brand Lumira...

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022

As a female-owned company, International Women’s Day is particularly important to us at LUMIRA. We’re proud to support a range of female-owned and ...

Fragrance

Behind the notes: understanding oud

It’s only fitting that the scent of oud is a complex one – it carries millennia of history and culture in its wake. In the Middle East, where its ...

Fragrance

Love notes – pairing fragrance and music

Scent and sound share a common language, one of notes and compositions, harmonies and accords. It’s little surprise, really, as both artforms tap d...