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Inspirations from Hydra

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Updated: Oct 8, 2024

This summer I realised a long time dream to visit Hyrda, a Greek Island that’s a two hour boat ride from Athens.


It’s a very special place, its incredible beauty has inspired artists, poets, musicians, photographers, film makers and all kinds of story tellers. It retains a bohemian essence, the vibe is relaxed and informal despite its growing popularity.


I’ve longed to visit Hydra since watching Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love, a beautiful devastating documentary film by Nick Broomfield, I highly recommend it.


As there are no motor vehicles allowed on the island, donkeys and mules are an essential part of local life, carrying goods from the port around the town through narrow streets and allies. The absence of motor vehicles creates a serene environment, an uninterrupted peace allowing you to feel a deep connection to the island.


My scent sketch of Hydra

Herbs, horse and jasmine


My brain is buzzing with images and memories and I’m excited to capture them in a perfume. For now I’ll share some thoughts, and photos from this peaceful place.

Crystalline Aegean sea

Cobalt blue and turquoise green

Lavender hills rolling high

interrupting cerulean sky.


Warm waters lapping on quayside docks

Sun soaked bodies bask on the rocks

Slippery steps call tempting us in

Salty waters cool sizzling skin


Horseshoes clatter on cobbled stone

Mardy mules wafting animal fumes

Sweet hay breath, soft fuzzy muzzle

Countless kittens requesting a cuddle


Bobbing boats deliver daily supplies

Darting dinghies jibe not to collide

Sails unfurling and ropes clanking on masts

Daytrippers depart when the Ferry-horn blasts


Sun scorched herbs smelling sweetly sublime

Wild mint, sage, davana and thyme

Fragrant flowers ramble, scramble and climb

Welcome winds whisper with fig leaf and pine



Stray ducks forage beneath tangerine trees

Night blooming flower buds dance in the breeze

Biding their time, waiting till dusk

Scenting life with sweet jasmine musk


Ydra island delighting our senses

Quietly, gently, with Nature’s blessings

Sail on the sea or walk dusty lane

No cars on the road instead donkeys reign



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