A Candle Collection Inspired by the Grampians’ Strength and Renewal

Nature’s rhythm is one of renewal, a quiet yet unshakable force of resilience. After more than a year in the dreaming, planning, and refining, Scents of Place was created to honour the breathtaking beauty of the Grampians—but as the landscape has changed, so too has this collection.

When we prepared to represent this region in Paris in 2023, we envisioned a home fragrance collection that would transport people to the hidden gullies, towering forests, and sunlit heathlands of Gariwerd. But in the wake of the recent fires, I have come to see these places in a new light. Not just as they were, but as they are—strong, enduring, and already beginning their next chapter.

Fire is part of the bush’s story. It is both a challenge and a catalyst, opening seed pods, enriching the earth, and making way for the next generation of growth. And just as the land renews itself, so too does the community that calls it home.

This collection has been reimagined, and reimagined again. Now, it holds even deeper meaning—reflecting not only the timeless beauty of the Grampians but also its resilience, its ability to rise again, and the quiet strength found in both nature and the people who cherish it.