Whānui

Oriental, Balsamic | YEAR-ROUND

In Māori, an Eastern Polynesian language and the language of the Māori people, the indigenous population of mainland New Zealand, “WHĀNUI” means something all-encompassing and balanced, perfectly reflecting the nature of this fragrance. It’s also the word for vanilla.
Ours is a vanilla fragrance for those who typically shy away from vanilla. Which means, it’s the opposite of the expected. WHĀNUI opens with cool, fluid minty notes, offering a dry, creamy vanilla that avoids sticky-sugary sweetness. Instead, it emphasizes balsamic undertones, creating a subtle composition that stays close to the skin. The woody and musky elements linger subtly in the background, providing depth and a harmonious foundation to the fragrance.

This is a fragrance that can be worn year-round. In the hot summer months it wears fresh and elegant. In the cooler months the cooler notes offer an alternative to more dense, heavier compositions.

If WHĀNUI were a color, it would be Tiffany Blue—fresh, refined, and distinctive. Consider layering Whānui with Private.

Did you know that each bottle comes with a hand-written label? This allows us to personalize your bottle just for you! Simply provide the exact spelling of the first name, and we’ll make it uniquely yours. Please note, this customization is available exclusively for online orders. Also, we are transitioning to a new label, so you may receive one of two label variations.

50ML Hand-Made Gender Neutral Extrait de Parfum.

Fragrance color may vary from batch to batch. Many ingredients used in fragrance are derived from plant sources and colors may not be consistent due to the variable properties of natural ingredients.  The color of the fragrance may change, but it does not change the performance of the perfume.