Journal

World Menopause Day

World Menopause Day
Today, on World Menopause Day, we celebrate women and strive to open up the conversation around perimenopause.
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introducing abel’s elevated, 100% natural room sprays

introducing abel’s elevated, 100% natural room sprays
Scent your space with an elevated scent ritual created using 100% natural, plant derived and non-toxic ingredients to bring nature inside in the most elegant way.
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in conversation — Levi Wattimena

in conversation — Levi Wattimena
Levi Emmanuël Wattimena is a multidisciplinair artist with main focus on painting and the artist behind an exciting soon-to-be released collaboration with Abel. Based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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a decade of abel

a decade of abel
Ten years on, our founder Frances reflects on the ten things she is most proud of in Abel’s journey.
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the story behind the scent — Cobalt Amber

cobalt amber edp abel
Together, our founder and Master Perfumer created a gateway drug to natural fragrances; all the glamour of art deco Paris, encapsulated in a sassy modern day scent.
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in conversation — Desirée Pais

in conversation — Desirée Pais
Desirée Pais is the founder of Benshen, an online community, course and an intimate container for women looking to tap into their personal power and create space for inspiration through a daily practice grounded in Kundalini meditation and weekly workshops. Here, Desirée shares what she’s inspired by and what her daily practice looks like.
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city guide: melbourne

city guide: melbourne

Melbourne really is one of the world’s most dynamic (and charming) cultural urban hubs. Our founder Frances was in town for a quick three day whirlwind and shared some of her favourite spots to eat, rest and play. 

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in conversation — Joe Hammond

in conversation — Joe Hammond
Joe Hammond is a Co-Founder of Lagoon Films, Director of Photography, and artist working in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. He is also the incredible talent behind Abel’s newest content. We connected with Joe on what inspires him, both personally and creatively, and found connection through the Amsterdam x New Zealand link Abel and Joe share.
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the story behind the scent — Golden Neroli

golden neroli abel
Pure and exquisite, honeyed and rich, but not sweet, the neroli in our Golden Neroli is an ingredient like no other.
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in conversation - Jade Townsend

in conversation - Jade Townsend

Jade is a New Zealand-based visual artist and storyteller working at the intersection of her Māori, Pākehā and British heritage. For Townsend, her cultural identity forms in the non-translatable, the left-over and residual aspects of herself for which there is no interpretative counterpoint in relation to the other. We connected with Jade on what inspires her in her art and life.

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