When I look back on my journey designing and renovating homes across three continents, I often think about the most overlooked and underrated key to making a house feel like home—fragrance. It’s easy to get caught up in the visual appeal—beautiful furniture, stylish decor, or the perfect color palette—but what truly makes a home come alive, what creates an atmosphere that speaks to the heart, is the scent.
Fragrance has an incredible ability to evoke emotions, set a mood, and transform a space in ways that nothing else can. It can make a room feel warm and welcoming, or energizing and inspiring. It’s the invisible thread that ties everything together, and it’s the one thing that is truly unique to you and your space.
After over a decade of designing homes and overseeing renovations, I came to realize how crucial scent was in creating a space that felt not just beautiful, but reflective of the people living in it. Whether it was a home on a quiet street in Australia, an apartment in bustling New York, or a cozy flat in London, I saw how fragrance could make a space feel personal. It’s one of the few elements that isn’t dictated by trends or rules—it’s a direct reflection of who you are.
But as I worked on these projects, I noticed something. People often didn’t give enough importance to fragrance. They spent hours picking the perfect couch, the right paint color, but overlooked the power of scent to connect them to their space. So, I decided to do something about it. I wanted to create a brand that focused on fragrance as an essential part of home design—one that would help people discover scents that spoke to their unique stories, evoked emotions, and created meaningful connections in their homes.
That’s how The Scented Poppy was born. It’s more than just a collection of candles and essential oils; it’s a celebration of the power of scent to transform a house into a home. Each scent is carefully crafted to bring something special to your space—whether it’s the calming vibes of Lavender & Rose to help you unwind after a long day, or the uplifting notes of Lemon Grove to inspire productivity and focus.
I want The Scented Poppy to help people create personal, emotional connections to their homes. To find a scent that wraps around you like a comforting hug and makes your home feel truly yours. Scent is the missing piece—the one that adds soul to your space, that creates the atmosphere where memories are made, and where you feel the most at peace.
The Scented Poppy is my way of sharing this powerful experience with you. To help you find the fragrance that speaks to your heart, that reflects your story, and that turns your house into a home.
Because fragrance is not just a scent—it’s a feeling. And that feeling is the essence of what makes a house truly yours.
