Journal

The making of Terra Australis

From the very beginning, each LUMIRA fragrance has taken as its starting point the beauty and wonder of the natural world. But while the collection traverses Tuscany, Marrakech and all points in b...

The making of Tonic of Gin

The desire to capture a place and a moment in time through scent is a centuries-old tradition, but bringing it to fruition can take the perfumer along many different paths. For LUMIRA, it results ...

The making of Persian Rose

In mythology, no flower features quite so prominently as the rose. Its buds and blooms have inspired painters and poets and sent princes on the most dangerous of quests. And of all the roses, th...

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 her first scent.    “Tuscany is such a special plac...

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 mind. “I was thinking about sailing along the Amal...

Inside the LUMIRA Pop-Up Event

Earlier this month, LUMIRA founder and creative director Almira Armstrong was delighted to host a special three-day pop-up event in Paddington, Sydney. The chic and spacious surrounds of interiors...

The making of Desert Nights

There’s a particular shade of deep inky-blue that blankets the night sky in Marrakech, its depths punctuated by thousands of twinkling stars. It has the curious effect of making the viewer feel bo...

A very fragrant Christmas

The most magical time of the year has arrived – and with it, a need to pinpoint the perfect gift for everyone on your list. We’ve put the joy back in the exercise by assembling chic ideas for frien...

Wilderness – a collaboration with the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden

Only one botanic garden in the world can be found within a United Nations World Heritage Area and it’s located just outside of Sydney. The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah spans 28 pic...

A gift for every occasion

With the holiday season fast approaching, it can be easy to plan for the big occasions, such as Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve. But let’s not overlook the multiple other milestones that arise at t...

The Making of La Primavera

Each year in March, the northern Italian city of Sanremo ushers in the first tentative days of spring in the most dramatic fashion. The annual Corso Fiorito (Flower Parade) is a testament to Sanre...

How to choose a fragrance for Father’s Day

With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to consider just how to celebrate the dads, partners and father-figures in our lives. The right fragrance shows that you understand his taste and...