In Fiore · Olfactory Nostalgia With Melanie Grant

Meet Melanie Grant, Australia-based facialist and skin expert with studios in Melbourne, Los Angeles, and Paris. Clients flock to Melanie for her bespoke approach to skin, delivering a fresh, healthy, natural glow.

Name:
Melanie Grant

What & Where:
Sydney-based facialist and skin expert with studios in Melbourne, Los Angeles, and Paris.

Ingredient:
Jasmine.

Olfactory Nostalgia:
I love the soft, sweet floral notes of jasmine; it’s such a feminine accord. It always reminds me of that wonderful time of year here in Australia between October and Christmas, where the days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and summer BBQs with friends and family are in full force.

Perfumery as Medicine:
I’ve always had a deep appreciation for the power of fragrance to affect mood—from adding rose essential oil to my nightly bath as a de-stressor to lavender oil on my pillow as a calmative to induce a sound sleep. There’s no denying that pure botanical and plant extracts have the ability to directly affect our nervous system depending on what’s needed, whether it be energizing, soothing, grounding, or uplifting.

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