Stories in Scent: Crafted to Transport You

Hand-poured candles, diffusers and fragrances inspired by cherished memories, moments, and places — made in Australia.

The Chapters Collection

A new era of ARTES begins with Chapter 1: HIGH TEA. Moments you love, captured forever in fragrance.

OUR STORY Born from a love of fragrance and the stories it can tell, ARTES exists to carry you to moments worth remembering. Each scent is a chapter - inspired by the places we've been, rituals we treasure, and dreams yet to come. We craft with intention, so your space is filled with beauty, belonging, and a little magic.
OUR STORY

Why ARTES?

  • Honey pouring into white bowl Designed Around Memory

    Each ARTES product is crafted with high-quality perfume (free from parabens and phthalates) designed to evoke emotions, memories, and moments in time.

  • Natural soap bars display Thoughtfully Made

    Our candles are made with a natural soy coconut wax, our diffusers and sprays use the finest perfume-grade natural base designed for pure daily rituals.

  • Sustainably Delivered

    We center our decisions with the planet in mind through recyclable vessels and carbon neutral shipping, because beauty should never come at the cost of sustainability.

Artés luxury scented candle cat model

Not sure where to start? Let The Sorting Cat guide you…🐾

Meet the Sorting Cat. A bejeweled feline with a nose for destiny. She’s mysterious. She’s moody. She knows things. Whether you’re a Moondancer, a midnight snacker, or a seeker of lost time — The Sorting Cat will sniff out your perfect ARTES scent.

Loved by many
5/5

I just had to message you to tell you how much I love it. I've been burning it everyday and it's actually my favorite. The smell, the crackle, the packaging. I love it. well done!! <3

NOMAD Scented Soy Candle
Lubby NOMAD Scented Candle
5/5

The most delicious smelling candle with a lucious wood wick that adds audio sensory pleasure. So grateful to have stumbled across this beautiful brand at a market!

GARDENS OF BABYLON Scented Soy Candle - ARTES
Angelina GARDENS OF BABYLON Scented Candle
5/5

Heaven- literal Parisian bakery. Warm, crackling, comforting and cosy! Will be repurchasing for sure!

BAKERY Scented Soy Candle
Kim F. BAKERY Scented Candle
5/5

This scent is my whole family’s favourite! I love using it at the end of the day, it makes my kitchen and living room feel warm and cosy!

THE WICKED WITCH Scented Soy Candle
Laura P. THE WICKED WITCH Scented Candle
5/5

I’ve loved this scent for a long time, and to now have it in a beautiful new diffuser is just perfect. So happy with this purchase!

Forever Jar Diffuser Starter Pack
Alice FOREVER JAR Diffuser - LAUNDRY SERVICE
5/5

Smells incredible! I don't know what makes this scent slightly different than the standard lemongrass diffuser scents but it is lush. I love coming home and smelling it as I walk in the door!

KOH (ISLAND) Reed Diffuser
Chelsea (Etsy) KOH (ISLAND) Diffuser

FAQs

ARTES is a story and memory company: we use scent as a medium to transport you through time. Every fragrance is designed to feel like a lived moment: a place, a year, a mood, a chapter. We combine premium perfume, clean-burning wax, and elevated design to create functional fragrance that looks as good as it smells.

ARTES is based in Sydney, Australia. We design and create our products locally, with every scent crafted to capture a story from memory and every detail finished with premium intention.

ARTES products are designed and made in our studio in Sydney, Australia. Every item is poured, packed, and quality-checked with obsessive attention to detail, from fragrance performance to finish.

We use a considered blend of high-quality ingredients: including plant-based waxes, luxury perfume grade bases, and premium fragrance, all selected for performance, safety, and a clean projection.

ARTES is designed to feel luxurious, while staying mindful of what goes into your home.

Yes. If you’d like to explore ARTES before committing to a full-size product, we offer our Fragrance Discovery Kit so you can discover your favourites first, and find the scent that feels like you. Alternatively, you can also order our 60G candles to embark your ARTES journey.

Yes, ARTES is made for gifting. Our products are designed to feel elevated from the moment they’re unboxed, and we offer gifting options so you can send a beautiful, ready-to-gift order directly to someone special.

To request a complimentary gift bag with your purchase please include "gift bag" into the comment section within your cart.

We accept returns for unopened, unused products within 7 days of purchase. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs.

If your order arrives damaged, faulty, or incorrect, please contact us and we’ll make it right.

Yes, we offer international shipping on a per order basis. Feel free to reach out to us at hello@artes.com.au to discuss your order.

Please note:

  • International delivery times vary by destination.
  • Import duties, taxes, and customs fees may apply once your order arrives in your country. These are set by your local customs authority and are the responsibility of the recipient.

Yes. All payments on ARTES are processed securely through trusted, encrypted payment providers via Shopify. We do not store or have access to your full card details at any point.

Follow the scent trail!

Behind-the-scenes, new drops, cat cameos, and candlelight rituals. It all happens: