The Journal

Even if you don’t use aromatherapeutic skincare or products for the home, nature still ensures that aromatherapy is all around us. Trees and plants release invisible plant compounds, phytoncides, which research links to lower stress levels and increased activity in the body’s natural defence cells. This is a beautiful account of forest bathing, nature’s aromatherapy and the scientific evidence behind it.

Karmameju’s STORYTELLER installation unfolds the art of aromatherapeutic perfumery in a sensory journey through the layers of fragrance. The installation was exhibited at Enter Art Fair 2025 – Scandinavia’s largest international art fair.

Did you know that essential oils are used as a form of medical treatment in countries such as Germany, England and France? And that scent affects our mood more quickly than both sound and light – acting as a direct highway to our emotions? Aromatherapy is attracting increasing attention in the world of research, where its effects on both body and mind are being investigated. Delve into nature’s invisible superpowers and discover how scent can become a shortcut to calm, energy and balance.

For Mette Skjærbæk, a single breath of orange brings childhood memories and fleeting moments to life. For our founder, scent is more than just well-being – it is memories, emotions and nature in its purest form. Aromatherapy has been a part of her life since her youth and has become a passion and a guiding light in both her private life and her professional career. In this interview, Mette shares her personal love for the scents of nature, and why she believes aromatherapy is a gift that is easily accessible to everyone.

During my two pregnancies, I found it a real jungle trying to work out what you ‘could’ and ‘couldn’t’ do. I think that’s how many people feel.

In this article, you’ll find inspiration on which skincare ranges are right for you, and how you can harness the skin-enhancing and sensory-stimulating effects of aromatherapy in your face and body care rituals.

Smelling and experiencing a perfume is a sensory art in itself. Take a look behind the scenes at our pre-launch of the STORYTELLER fragrance at Galleri Gether Contemporary, where we put the art of perfumery on a pedestal.

There’s an exciting and scientific approach to this – which might just save you from making lots of wrong purchases. Have you become aware of which fragrance families you like?

Smelling and experiencing a perfume is a sensory art in itself – the secrets of a perfume unfold dramatically if you let it tell you its story.

The door creaked open slightly to reveal the little shop in one of London’s narrow streets, and I stepped into a world of scent, nature and memories...

To mark Karmameju’s 25th anniversary and Mette Skjærbæk’s 50th birthday, we’re bringing you this in-depth interview with our founder. Find out more about the person who started it all 25 years ago, as she shares her reflections on everything from passion and product development to the future and the past.

Welcome to the wonderfully complex world of the art of perfumery. Many years of working with nature’s own scents have led to the launch of our collection of four perfumes. But which fragrance is right for you?