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Chriselle Lim’s Cult Fragrance is Finally Here … And You’ll Find it Exclusively at Mecca

Until now, Australian and New Zealand fragrance lovers could only admire Phlur from afar – scrolling through social media as beauty insiders raved about its viral scents, or timing overseas trips to get their hands on Missing Person and Vanilla Skin. That changes this August, when the US-born, cult-status fragrance house lands exclusively at Mecca, both in-store and online, from 26 August 2025.

The brand launches in the ANZ market and invites local customers to explore its curated wardrobe of modern fine fragrances. Its perfumers source ingredients mindfully and design each fragrance to tell a story on the skin. For fans of clean luxury and conscious beauty, it’s a long-awaited arrival.

From overseas obsession to local love affair

Co-owned and creatively directed by style icon Chriselle Lim, Phlur has been quietly rewriting the rules of fragrance since its reimagination in 2021. LIm believes that scent should express individuality while remaining universally relatable, letting each person showcase a piece of self-expression as unique as their own signature. To bring this to life, the brand collaborates with world-class perfumers like Jerome Epinette and Frank Voelkl, resulting in scents that are as artful as they are wearable.

With the Mecca launch, Australian and New Zealand customers can finally experience phlur in person – spritzing, layering and discovering how each fragrance interacts with their own chemistry. No more guessing from a glowing TikTok review; now, it’s about finding your own Phlur moment.

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Phlur founder Chriselle Lim

A collection built on emotion

Phlur’s rise to cult status has been fuelled by its ability to bottle feelings. Missing Person, the fragrance that went viral for evoking the memory of someone you love, became a global talking point. Vanilla Skin, warm and addictive, followed suit, capturing the comfort of a close embrace. These sit alongside a line-up that spans fresh, woody, floral and gourmand profiles – a wardrobe of scents designed to shift with your mood and your moment.

“Fragrance is such a powerful form of self-expression,” says Lim. “I can’t wait to see how customers across Australia and New Zealand make these scents their own.”

Mecca magic

For Phlur’s first 2025 global expansion, Mecca was the obvious choice. Known for championing international cult brands and delivering immersive retail experiences, Mecca offers Phlur an instant connection to a community that values both artistry and ethics in beauty. The partnership means the brand will be available across 40 doors, plus online, making it easier than ever for customers to explore and collect their favourites.

For beauty lovers, it’s the moment

From its responsibly sourced raw materials to its recyclable packaging, Phlur’s sustainable ethos resonates with modern consumers. But, at the heart of its appeal is the artistry – the way each fragrance tells a story, lingers on the skin, and reveals new dimensions as the day unfolds. And, with the Mecca launch, those stories are finally ready to be experienced, layered and lived in, right here at home.

Marie-Antoinette Issa

Marie-Antoinette Issa is the Beauty & Lifestyle Editor for The Carousel, Women Love Tech and Women Love Travel. She has worked across news and women's lifestyle magazines and websites including Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Madison, Concrete Playground, The Urban List and Daily Mail, I Quit Sugar and Huffington Post.