Top 5 Moments of 2025 - Aysha Hansen Fine Fragrances
As the year draws to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting on the moments that shaped 2025. It has been a year of growth, collaboration and milestones, and I’m grateful for all the moments along the way.
Check out my top 5 moments of the year:
1. Opening My First Workshop & Retail Space at Boom Gallery, Newtown
One of the most transformative moments of the year and my number one top moment was securing my first dedicated workshop and retail space at Boom Gallery in Newtown and bringing my vision to life.
From hosting perfume workshops to meeting customers face-to-face, this space became the heart of my brand - a place where scent, collaboration and artistry could truly come alive.
2. Fragrance Fair - Introducing My Collection to the World
Being asked to participate in the Fragrance Fair and introducing my perfume collection to the world was another top moment of 2025. Meeting the founder of the fair, Clare Presser from Paperback perfumes and becoming friends and being invited to co-found the next Fragrance Fair event next September 2026. Everything about this event was magic, the fragrance enthusiasts, collectors and the industry connections I have made.
3. A Creative Exchange in New Zealand with Fraterworks
A highlight of the year was travelling to New Zealand to spend time with Jamie Frater and the team at Fraterworks.
I spent a couple of days with Jamie and Paul working my way through Jamie's ingredient collection with specialist industry insights and sharing of knowledge and mentoring from Jamie. We spent time nerding out over our shared passion for fragrance and forming a great business partnership.
4. Featured in Tourism Australia’s June 2025 “Hot List”
Seeing my perfume workshops included in Tourism Australia’s Hot List was a deeply affirming milestone, being recognised on a national platform.
5. Glowing Reviews from Industry Fragrance Experts
It has been truly heartwarming to receive such incredible feedback from noted industry fragrance reviewers over my debut collection.
Honourable Mention: A Note from We Wear Perfume (UK)
Rounding out the year was an international mention in Amanda Carr’s (Founder of the UK Barnes Fragrance Fair) feature for We Wear Perfume, being recognised as an “artful artisan” among emerging global brands.
Looking Ahead
2025 has been a year of firsts, so thank you for being part of this journey.
I cannot wait to see what 2026 holds and I look forward to continuing to share the world of Aysha Hansen Fine Fragrances with you.
