Hivern is a New Zealand home fragrance company making considered and beautiful products, founded in Wellington by Tamara and Christopher Tubbs. The Hivern name comes from the Catalan word for ‘Winter’, which the couple associate with being cosy at home with their two boys: Sebastian, 12 and Harvey, 8. Their drive is to translate memories and emotions into products and experiences.

“Both of us have been fortunate to work with some genuinely groundbreaking brands in London and Europe during the last 25 years" says Tamara. "Christopher is a culture creator who has been able to apply his understanding of music to both fashion and media. Meanwhile I come from a senior sales and buying background. Our experiences have given us a feel for European elegance seen through a New Zealander’s lens and it’s this aesthetic we have brought to Hivern".

All the scents from their home fragrance collection are inspired by Tamara and Christopher’s recollections and favourite places. Each candle and room diffuser comes with a curated playlist by Christopher to evoke and accompany the scent memory. “For us, lighting a candle and listening to music is a very special and personal pleasure” says Christopher. “Sometimes it’s the simple things that positively transform our spaces and moods”.