Woody
Noteslimemeringuemuskorris (iris root)passion fruitsandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#sexy
Style
unisex
A scented fantasy inspired by the Pavlova cake, a traditional Christmas dessert in Australia. Juicy passionfruit and lime contrasts with powdery iris root and the restrained vanilla sweetness of meringue for a softly musky gourmand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The mood is a summer reunion that lingers after dessert: passionfruit still sharp on the palate, conversation becoming more private. Powdery orris and soft musk temper the playful meringue accord, giving the fragrance an intimate register rather than an overtly sugary one.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring weather or on a summer evening, when the tart fruit can balance the creamy sweetness. Start with one or two sprays on the upper chest or forearms; a restrained application suits the soft musky character. In hotter weather, apply lightly and assess the sweetness on your skin before adding more.
Who it’s for
For lovers of fruit-led gourmands who want sweetness tempered by tart citrus, powdery orris and woods. It suits a taste for playful dessert references without abandoning the softer, more sensual textures of musk and sandalwood.
Release year
2025
The nose
Craig Andrade is the founder, perfumer and creative director of The Raconteur. After a career in private equity and capital-markets law, he trained at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery and studied natural perfumery with Mandy Aftel. His approach connects Australian botanicals with stories of people, places and culture; Pavlova Kasanova translates a familiar dessert into a tart, creamy gourmand with a woody foundation.
Raconteur’s story
The Raconteur is an Australian perfumery that begins with stories rather than note lists, drawing on local culture, landscapes and native botanicals. Handmade in Australia, its gender-neutral, vegan and cruelty-free fragrances pair a strong sense of place with playful, sometimes intimate narratives.
Pavlova Kasanova’s concept
Pavlova Kasanova belongs to the Australiscious collection, where Australian culinary references become adult-oriented gourmands. Its inspiration joins the pavlova of a summer Christmas with the bittersweet feeling of love across distance: tart passionfruit, airy meringue and creamy textures evoke both celebration and the anticipation of reunion.
Extra info
Pavlova Kasanova is one of six fragrances in the Australiscious collection, alongside names such as Lord Lamington and Ms. Macadamia. The house specifically identifies the lime and sandalwood in its note list as Australian botanicals.
Noteslimemeringuemuskorris (iris root)passion fruitsandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#sexy
Style
unisex
A scented fantasy inspired by the Pavlova cake, a traditional Christmas dessert in Australia. Juicy passionfruit and lime contrasts with powdery iris root and the restrained vanilla sweetness of meringue for a softly musky gourmand.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The mood is a summer reunion that lingers after dessert: passionfruit still sharp on the palate, conversation becoming more private. Powdery orris and soft musk temper the playful meringue accord, giving the fragrance an intimate register rather than an overtly sugary one.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring weather or on a summer evening, when the tart fruit can balance the creamy sweetness. Start with one or two sprays on the upper chest or forearms; a restrained application suits the soft musky character. In hotter weather, apply lightly and assess the sweetness on your skin before adding more.
Who it’s for
For lovers of fruit-led gourmands who want sweetness tempered by tart citrus, powdery orris and woods. It suits a taste for playful dessert references without abandoning the softer, more sensual textures of musk and sandalwood.
Release year
2025
The nose
Craig Andrade is the founder, perfumer and creative director of The Raconteur. After a career in private equity and capital-markets law, he trained at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery and studied natural perfumery with Mandy Aftel. His approach connects Australian botanicals with stories of people, places and culture; Pavlova Kasanova translates a familiar dessert into a tart, creamy gourmand with a woody foundation.
Raconteur’s story
The Raconteur is an Australian perfumery that begins with stories rather than note lists, drawing on local culture, landscapes and native botanicals. Handmade in Australia, its gender-neutral, vegan and cruelty-free fragrances pair a strong sense of place with playful, sometimes intimate narratives.
Pavlova Kasanova’s concept
Pavlova Kasanova belongs to the Australiscious collection, where Australian culinary references become adult-oriented gourmands. Its inspiration joins the pavlova of a summer Christmas with the bittersweet feeling of love across distance: tart passionfruit, airy meringue and creamy textures evoke both celebration and the anticipation of reunion.
Extra info
Pavlova Kasanova is one of six fragrances in the Australiscious collection, alongside names such as Lord Lamington and Ms. Macadamia. The house specifically identifies the lime and sandalwood in its note list as Australian botanicals.