A moment of recognition. A moment to be shared
We’re honoured to share that ARTES has been selected as a gifting partner for the 2026 AACTA Awards: one of Australia’s most celebrated nights in film and television.
As part of this collaboration, ARTES was invited to contribute a curated selection of our signature room & linen sprays to be included in the official gift bags for presenters and winners.
A quiet moment of scent, placed into the hands of those shaping the loudest stories.
The AACTA Awards
The AACTA Awards celebrate excellence across the Australian screen industry, from groundbreaking performances to visionary storytelling.
To be included alongside a curated selection of premium brands is both a privilege and a reflection of what ARTES stands for: craft, creativity, and emotional connection.
The ARTES Gift Selection
For this year’s gifting experience, we curated a selection of four scents: each chosen to evoke a different mood, memory, and atmosphere.
PLUMP (Fresh, Crisp, Invigorating)
- A cooling breath of cucumber and clarity.
- A moment of reset. Skin fresh, mind clear.
Laundry Service (Crisp, Clean, Familiar)
- Freshly folded linen. A quiet Sunday.
- Comfort in its purest form.
High Tea (Elegant, Effervescent, Refined)
- Darjeeling tea, champagne, and soft peach.
- A celebration: delicate yet indulgent.
CHA (Floral, Tranquil, Meditative)
- A Kyoto teahouse at dawn.
- Stillness in a cup. Calm in the air.
Each scent was delivered in our room & linen spray format: chosen for its versatility, immediacy, and ability to transform any space in a single moment.
Why Scent, Why Now
Film and fragrance share something deeply powerful: they both tell stories.
Just as a scene can stay with you long after the credits roll, a scent can linger quietly anchoring a moment in memory.
Through this collaboration, ARTES brings scent into the world of storytelling.
A memory, waiting to be relived.
A Milestone for ARTES
To be recognised by an institution like the AACTA Awards is a meaningful moment in our journey.
From our beginnings in Sydney, building ARTES as a creative outlet beyond our day-to-day lives, to now being included in a national celebration of art and culture, this moment represents something bigger than product.
It represents belief:
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in craftsmanship
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in storytelling
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in the power of scent to connect people across time and place
“We started ARTES as a way to reconnect with creativity and memory, so being part of the AACTA Awards, where stories are celebrated on a national stage, feels like a full-circle moment.”
— Erik Zhang & Artido Napitupulu, Co-Founders of ARTES
In Closing
We’re grateful to be part of this year’s AACTA Awards, and even more excited for what lies ahead.
To those who received ARTES in their gift bags: we hope each scent brings you a moment of pause, a memory, or a feeling worth holding onto.
Because at ARTES, that’s what we create: not just fragrance, but history in scent.
Explore the AACTA Gift Collection
Discover the scents featured in the 2026 AACTA Awards gift bags.
