Three exclusive scents designed to break the taboo of death. Presented at Expiry D8 on 5 & 12 December, 2024 at MPavilion, Melbourne.

Glass vessels by Shirley Wu
Scent design by Erin Adams
Concept design by Carla Zimbler

after the pyre
notes: frankincense, patchouli, tea leaves, smoke, labdanum & Australian sandalwood

before the burial
notes: soil, vetiver, hay, tobacco leaves & Australian kunzea

at the wake
notes: earl grey tea, milk, coffee, vanilla, floral musks & cedarwood.

Photos by Carla Zimbler