Journal

JONES Magazine March 2021 / Interview with Almira Armstrong

Secret Women's Business Her self-titled, now-cult fragrance and candle business was inspired by the travel she did when she was a child. Now the chic vessels and dreamy scents adorn coffee table...

Professional Beauty February 2021 / Interview with Almira Armstrong

Homegrown Heroes with Founder Almira Armstrong. Inspired by destinations near and far, this scent collector has devised a portfolio of products worth inviting into your salon and home. Read more

Maire Claire USA February 2021 / Arabian Oud Candle feature

With an 80-hour burn time, Lumira's Arabian Oud will transport you to the Middle East mostly thanks to oud, a rich wood scent, mixed with rose and sandalwood.  Read more

Artful Living December 2020 / Top Candle Brands Feature

Lumira featured in the Top Candle Brands feature in Artful Living.  Read more

Harpers Bazaar Men China 2020 / Cypres de Provence Candle Feature

The LUMIRA Cypres de Provence Candle featured in Harper's Bazaar Men China in December 2020. Discover More

Good Weekend, December 2020 / Christmas Gift Guide Feature

Good Weekend 2020 Christmas Gift Guide featuring LUMIRA Cuban Tobacco Candle, Glass Dome and Candle Snuffer. Read more

Flaura November 2020 / Interview with Founder Almira Armstrong

Welcome back to our Founder Stories series, where we sit with inspiring and influential women to dive into their entrepreneurial journey and discuss all things business (and wellness). Today, we sp...

South China Morning Post November 2020 / Halcyon House candle feature

Why do hotels smell so good? As I write this, I am at Halcyon House, in Cabarita Beach, Australia. Not literally – the global pandemic will not allow it – but figuratively, as the hotel’s “signatur...

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 redolent of an experience guaranteed to transport th...

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 is intriguing. I can’t stop smelling my wrist when ...

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 kitchen at home, Almira tapped into her childhood p...

InStyle June 2020 / Interview with Almira Armstrong

How One Of Australia's Favourite Candle Brands Grew To Cult Status Lumira has quickly dominated the global fashion and interiors world since its inception in 2013, with its instantly recognisable c...