Aromatic
Citrusy
Woody
Notesamberbergamotclary sagecoconutcreamcypressstrawberry
Tags
#beast
#sweet
Style
unisex
Circa 1900, the cook for the governor of Queensland was in a jam. Asked to rustle up a dessert for last-minute guests, he improvised by cutting up day-old vanilla sponge into squares, then rolling them in chocolate and coconut. The guests were impressed, and “Lord Lamington” went from being a governor to an Australian culinary tradition, and now to a perfume. This edp features the treat’s strawberry, cream, coconut and chocolate, tempered by the crisp aromatics of bergamot and clary sage. The amber drydown lets you know you’re wearing a perfume and not a cake.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A pressed shirt with a slightly mischievous streak: crisp bergamot and sage establish composure, while coconut and cocoa soften it as conversation draws closer. This is a sociable, unhurried gourmand, suited to an afternoon gathering where good manners leave room for a second slice.
How to wear
Mild to cool weather should give the creamy amber and cocoa room without letting the sweetness dominate. Start with one or two sprays on skin and assess before adding more, especially indoors or in warmth. The aromatic opening provides contrast to the softer gourmand drydown; a restrained application keeps both sides in balance.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy gourmand notes but want more than a dessert replica. Strawberry, coconut and cocoa offer familiar comfort, while bergamot, clary sage and dry cypress suit a taste for aromatic structure, woody contrast and sweetness held in check.
Release year
2025 (or 2019)
The nose
Craig Andrade is the founder and perfumer of The Raconteur. A former corporate lawyer, he pursued perfumery after a candle-making class sparked his interest, later training at the Grasse Institute. His work draws on Australian botanicals and memories of gardens, farms and cooking. For Lord Lamington, Andrade balanced dessert against cologne: restrained strawberry, toasted coconut and bitter cocoa meet crisp aromatics and dry white cypress. The composition reflects his interest in translating familiar Australian experiences into fragrances rather than literal replicas.
Raconteur’s story
The Raconteur is an Australian artisanal fragrance house based in Sydney and Hobart, with a particular focus on native botanical extracts. Its gender-inclusive fragrances pair local materials with storytelling, and its products are handmade in Australia. The Australiscious collection explores that identity through food, appetite and shared pleasures.
Lord Lamington’s concept
Lord Lamington belongs to the six-fragrance Australiscious collection and recasts Australia's chocolate-and-coconut cake through the structure of a classic cologne. Its inspiration includes the legend of a cook improvising a dessert for the governor's unexpected guests. Andrade used that story of accidental ingenuity to explore indulgence versus restraint and nostalgia versus modernity, keeping the cake's sweetness in tension with aromatic freshness and dry woods.
Extra info
Despite its cologne-inspired concept, Lord Lamington is an eau de parfum. White cypress is its featured Australian botanical, supplying a dry woody counterpoint to the cake-inspired notes. Its name refers to the governor associated with the lamington's origin legend.
Notesamberbergamotclary sagecoconutcreamcypressstrawberry
Tags
#beast
#sweet
Style
unisex
Circa 1900, the cook for the governor of Queensland was in a jam. Asked to rustle up a dessert for last-minute guests, he improvised by cutting up day-old vanilla sponge into squares, then rolling them in chocolate and coconut. The guests were impressed, and “Lord Lamington” went from being a governor to an Australian culinary tradition, and now to a perfume. This edp features the treat’s strawberry, cream, coconut and chocolate, tempered by the crisp aromatics of bergamot and clary sage. The amber drydown lets you know you’re wearing a perfume and not a cake.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A pressed shirt with a slightly mischievous streak: crisp bergamot and sage establish composure, while coconut and cocoa soften it as conversation draws closer. This is a sociable, unhurried gourmand, suited to an afternoon gathering where good manners leave room for a second slice.
How to wear
Mild to cool weather should give the creamy amber and cocoa room without letting the sweetness dominate. Start with one or two sprays on skin and assess before adding more, especially indoors or in warmth. The aromatic opening provides contrast to the softer gourmand drydown; a restrained application keeps both sides in balance.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy gourmand notes but want more than a dessert replica. Strawberry, coconut and cocoa offer familiar comfort, while bergamot, clary sage and dry cypress suit a taste for aromatic structure, woody contrast and sweetness held in check.
Release year
2025 (or 2019)
The nose
Craig Andrade is the founder and perfumer of The Raconteur. A former corporate lawyer, he pursued perfumery after a candle-making class sparked his interest, later training at the Grasse Institute. His work draws on Australian botanicals and memories of gardens, farms and cooking. For Lord Lamington, Andrade balanced dessert against cologne: restrained strawberry, toasted coconut and bitter cocoa meet crisp aromatics and dry white cypress. The composition reflects his interest in translating familiar Australian experiences into fragrances rather than literal replicas.
Raconteur’s story
The Raconteur is an Australian artisanal fragrance house based in Sydney and Hobart, with a particular focus on native botanical extracts. Its gender-inclusive fragrances pair local materials with storytelling, and its products are handmade in Australia. The Australiscious collection explores that identity through food, appetite and shared pleasures.
Lord Lamington’s concept
Lord Lamington belongs to the six-fragrance Australiscious collection and recasts Australia's chocolate-and-coconut cake through the structure of a classic cologne. Its inspiration includes the legend of a cook improvising a dessert for the governor's unexpected guests. Andrade used that story of accidental ingenuity to explore indulgence versus restraint and nostalgia versus modernity, keeping the cake's sweetness in tension with aromatic freshness and dry woods.
Extra info
Despite its cologne-inspired concept, Lord Lamington is an eau de parfum. White cypress is its featured Australian botanical, supplying a dry woody counterpoint to the cake-inspired notes. Its name refers to the governor associated with the lamington's origin legend.