OUR STORY

 

Our mission is to make beautifully designed, natural products that inspire moments of self-care, while also supporting our wellbeing with the therapeutic qualities of essential oils.

Our scents are inspired by nature, moments in time, people and places. Poet products are made by hand, in small batches and we pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and ethical production.

Our origin story

Poet Botanicals was founded in 2021 by Melanie Morris and is based on the South Coast of Wellington in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Melanie’s passion for natural scent began while studying Naturopathy.  Having always been interested in natural health and beauty, her study allowed for a deep immersion into all things wellness and a heightened consciousness of the true impact that everyday products can have on our health, in particular fragrance.

"I've always loved scent 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 are in it. This was when I set about using only essential oils as both a perfume and in my home. One product I became quite obsessed with as a lovely self-care ritual was aromatherapy candles and this is how Poet began." Melanie 

Through Poet Botanicals, Melanie combines her creative instinct with her commitment to wellbeing, offering an evolving collection of naturally scented products and hands-on workshops. She’s driven by a desire to inspire others to embrace natural products into their daily lives and to incorporate self-care rituals than enhance our wellbeing. Poet is a heartfelt expression of her values, creativity, and ongoing journey towards encouraging others to live well.

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