I’ve loved perfume for as long as I can remember. As a child, I’d tiptoe into my mum’s room and spray her perfumes like they were magic potions, each one filled with mystery, elegance, and wonder. That obsession didn’t fade. In the late ’90s, while working in medical research labs in the city, I’d escape on my lunch breaks and head straight to John Martin’s, Australia’s answer to Macy’s, just to spray myself with the latest perfumes. The perfume counters felt like a dreamland. I’d douse myself from head to toe, letting the layers of scent wrap around me like invisible armour. The fragrance was bold, powerful, impossible to ignore, the scent announced my presence before they even saw me, and I adored it. Perfume made me feel confident, glamorous and completely alive.
But over time, things changed. I started sneezing non-stop, my nose ran like a tap, and I developed full-blown allergy symptoms and severe hay fever. I didn’t know it back then, but I’d become allergic to synthetic fragrances. Even aftershaves gave me reactions. Eventually, I had to stop using all perfumes, deodorants, even soaps. For years, I couldn’t wear any kind of scent at all. I even developed a latex allergy, which made things worse. I was devastated.
Then in 2012, that when things changed. I discovered therapeutic-grade essential oils.
For the first time in years, I could enjoy beautiful scents without any allergic reactions. In fact, these oils didn’t just smell amazing, they supported my immune system and helped me feel balanced, grounded, and calm.
Last year, something clicked. What if I could create my own line of perfumes, made only from natural, high-grade essential oils?
What if I could make something that smells amazing and made people feel empowered and meaningful?
Anna’s Story
“From the moment I opened the exquisite packaging, I knew this perfume was something special.
It has a presence, an energy, that instantly captivated me. The scent was immersive, almost transportive, and what I loved most is that it stayed with me throughout the day. Truly divine.”
- Mary Scott, Intentional Scents Customer
The first to be release is Philautia - the essence of self-love, a fragrance that speaks without words.
Philautia is the essence of self-love, not about seeking attention; it’s about presence. It’s standing tall in your truth, cherishing yourself fully, and moving through life with grace and certainty. It doesn’t demand attention, it simply exists, powerful in its presence. It’s about walking into a room and knowing you belong—not because anyone says so, but because you have already claimed your space.
Philautia is the quiet yet undeniable power of self-worth the unshakable belief in one's own value. It is the scent of a woman who [fee-IA-tee-ah] with grace, whose presence lingers like a whisper of confidence. She does not seek validation; she knows her worth
Every time I wear it, people ask, “What is that smell?” It’s my own creation.
A reminder that self-love is not a fleeting moment but a lifelong devotion.
“These collections aren't just perfumes. They are pure, phthalate-free anointing essences. No fillers, no nasties. Just conscious, natural beauty that helps you walk in confidence and connection. That’s the power of intentional scent.”
- Anna De Conno, Owner of Essentia Haus Pty Ltd