OUR STORY

Poet Botanicals was founded in 2021 by Melanie Morris. Following the birth of her second child, Melanie decided to follow her growing interest in wellbeing and study Naturopathy. During this time she became particularly interested in the impact that everyday products can have on our health - especially if they contain fragrance.

"I've always loved scent and wearing perfume, but during my studies I discovered that the term ‘fragrance’ is a trojan horse for all kinds of chemicals and there are no rules around disclosing what ingredients it contains. I set about using only essential oils as both a perfume and in my home. I became quite obsessed with aromatherapy candles and starting making my own as I couldn't find any genuinely clean-burning candles anywhere. Initially I was giving them away as gifts to friends and family, but then set up an Instagram page and within a month I my first stockist contacted me".

Melanie continues to make all Poet products herself and teaches others the art of scent design through her hands-on workshops. She also enjoys working with brands to create bespoke scents and products - combining her background in brand and design with her interest in wellness. This exciting work has seen her collaborate with Air New Zealand, SO PH IE, The Dowse Art Museum, Harker Herbals, Luisa Farah Jewellery, The Gorge Quarter, Charlotte Minty Interior Design, O-Studio Wellington and many other small businesses in both New Zealand and Australia. 

Through Poet Botanicals, Melanie combines her creative instinct with a commitment to wellbeing, offering an evolving collection of naturally scented products. She’s driven by a desire to inspire others to embrace natural products that enhance our wellbeing. Poet is a heartfelt expression of her values, creativity, and ongoing journey towards encouraging others to live well.

OUR MISSION

To create beautifully designed, truly natural products that inspire moments of self-care, with therapeutic benefits that support wellbeing.

We will always strive to use high quality, ethical ingredients and ensure our footprint as a business is as sustainable as it can be.

Poet scents are inspired by nature, moments in time, colours, music, people and places. They are all made by hand, in small batches from our Island Bay studio, and we pride ourselves on our craftsmanship. Creating clean, toxin-free products in harmony with nature is at the heart of everything we do.