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le’a {lay-a}

A summer dress. A warm day at the beach. Le’a is for the woman who loves the lighter side of life. Fun, playful and breezy, this delicate floral scent has notes of Pink and White Plumeria, Pineapple Leaf, Passionflower and Hibiscus. The enchanting combination gives you a fresh, lighthearted feeling that’s perfect for everyday.

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The first Plumeria tree was brought to Hawaii in 1860 by Dr. Wilhelm Hillebrand. Originally native to Central and South America, the Aztecs believed the Plumeria flower was a symbol of immortality; a crime for a common person to pick (or even stop to smell) that was punishable by death. French Botanist Charles Plumier first discovered the flower on his travels through the New World.   Also commonly referred to as Fragipani after a sixteenth-century Italian Noble Marchese Frangipani made the intoxicating floral scent into a perfume.

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nani {na-knee}

Created in honor of the last crown princess of Hawaii, Nani is a sophisticated and exotic scent that exudes purity and confidence. A bold Jasmin procured from the Kaui Pikake flower, drops of Pink Plumeria and hints of citrus, Nani is truly remarkable. Wear it once and you’ll always remember it. Wear it twice, and you’ll always be remembered.

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Hawaii’s last Crown Princess, Victoria Kawekiu Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapa Ka’iulani Cleghorn, (Ka’iulani for short), was affectionately referred to as the Peacock Princess for the beloved birds that she kept as pets. At night her flock would sleep beneath the Arabian jasmine bushes that she nicknamed Pîkake, which means, “peacock” in Hawaiian.   Nani is an olfactory tribute to Hawaii’s revered princess. The delicately sophisticated scent combines notes of Pikake with Pink Plumeria, Mimosa and Ylang Ylang to create an addictively enchanting scent fit for royalty.

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‘ume {oo-may}

Hip, and a little sassy, ‘Ume adds some spice to your day and night. Perfect for an evening with friends or a sexy night out, this beguiling scent has notes of Ginger Absolute, Waterlily, Gardenia, Yuzu and Mousse de Chene. Wear it with your little black dress, or your boyfriend jeans, ‘Ume captures your independent spirit.

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Originally from the Himalaya region of Nepal and India, Ginger, was one of the first plants that Polynesian settlers brought with them to Hawaii. They used the milky juice of the Awapbui Kuabiwi (as they called it) for their hair and skin, and its roots for medicine.

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pūnono {pooh-no-no}

Our most unique scent, Pūnono embodies your spirit of adventure. A cult favorite, it’s essence is derived from the Puakenikeni flower, with notes of Ylang Ylang, Pikake, Carnation, Vanilla and Tunisian Opium. This surprisingly complex perfume evolves as you wear it. Dress it up or dress it down, there’s never a dull moment with this floral.

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Around the early 1900′s in windward Oahu, neighbors in Maunawili discovered what they affectionately called the pua tree. The tree, indigenous to New Guinea and Northern Australia, and cultivated in the lava flows and cloud forests of Samoa, had mysteriously made its way through the South Pacific and into their neighbor’s yard. The residents didn’t know that a Mangaian legend said that their beloved pua tree (now called Pua keni keni) guarded the entrance to the Land of the Spirit’s, they only knew that when the white flowers on the tree bloomed it made their trade winds sweet.

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ipo {ee-poh}

Romantic and tranquil like a moonlit beach or a Saturday afternoon, Ipo captivates the senses and inspires the imagination. A light floral with notes of Pakalana Flower (commonly referred to as the Chinese Violet), Moroccan Rose, Orange Blossom, Tahitian Gardenia and Lemongrass, this intoxicating scent moves you like a lover you can’t forget.

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Widespread from eastern India to Southeast Asia, Pakalana (also known as Chinese Violet) was introduced to Hawaii by immigrants from southern China around 1823. An ancient Chinese tale contends that a troop of savage warriors once seized an enemy castle but that night the aromatic powers of this dusk-blooming flower over took them and by morning the enchanting fragrance had inspired such tranquility, they inexplicably abandoned their conquest. Since then, like the full moon, the captivating scent of this local favorite has earned a reputation for rousing the most unexpected behaviors.

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le’a {lay-a}

nani {na-knee}

‘ume {oo-may}

pūnono {pooh-no-no}

ipo {ee-poh}

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