Pg. 22-26 - 4-minute read I begin by honouring the traditional owners of the lands where I gather my native ingredients, work, and live. Their stories and culture continue to inspire me deeply. Although I’m not a perfumer in the classical sense, my work revolves around creating odour-signature blends based on my understanding of Australian essential oils. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea that every person has a unique “smell print,” shaped by genetics, hormones, diet, and even...

Pg.- 44-50 - 6-minute read I began our journey by planting immortelle (Helichrysum italicum) and, each year, added two to three new plants to our garden. We named our brand after immortelle because, in Spanish, it is called "siempreviva," meaning forever alive. Over time, our plantation grew to include lavender, lemon balm, mint, Roman chamomile, yarrow, sweet wormwood, St. John’s wort, and rose, among others. Today, we cultivate 36 different medicinal plants, each with its own unique...

Pg. 88-94 - 6-minute read Elemi has always been more than a resin to me; it’s a piece of Filipino heritage with untapped potential. For generations, local communities have used it in everyday life—from fire starting to salves and incense—often unaware of its global value in perfumery and aromatherapy. Its fresh, lemony-pine scent and grounding, clarifying properties make it a treasure in wellness circles, yet it remains underappreciated compared to mainstream oils. That gap, and the promise I...