WISDOM CANDLES

The story behind the design can and must be as beautiful as the design itself.

Honest by. was launched in January 2012 by Award-winning designer and art director Bruno Pieters. Honest by is the world’s first 100% transparent company where customers should be able to make the most informed choices possible.

The packaging and graphic design of the “Wisdom Candle” is minimal and graphical, using bold primary colors and straight lines, clear typography and Bruno Pieters quotes. The candles were designed and conceived somehow simultaneously with the interior design of the new Honest by. flagship store that opens last December in Antwerp. Their design reflects also Bauhaus-style which can be found in the accessories-collection (scarves, 3D printed accessories, wisdom postcards…)

“Amber-Pepper” is made with 90% organic wax and is available as limited edition at Honest by. in Antwerp and at selected Calming Park retailers.

CACTUS ANNIVERSARY EDITION

In October 2006, we launched our first scented candle “Cactus”

For our 10th anniversary, our iconic scent is back with a limited edition packaging by Jack Dahl from Homework.

Video by Thisislove music by Vanessa Daou.

A video posted by calmingpark (@calmingpark) on Oct 25, 2016 at 5:52am PDT

CINNAMON DREAM

Calming Park and H&M Home have teamed up to create “Cinnamon Dream”, the new accessory for your home that captures the essence of a Scandinavian Christmas.

The scented candle “Cinnamon Dream” celebrates the olfactory attributes of Christmas cakes of the Scandinavian countries, gingerbread and cinnamon brioche and infuses your home with these evocative, festive scents.

It will be available online at www.hm.com/home in 31 countries from October 6th, 2016 and at H&M Home stores in UK, Germany, Sweden, Danemark, Norway and Benelux.

Capsule Show, Las Vegas

Las Vegas was the set of the music-compilation Calming Park 4 (pictured left).

This February, Calming Park is back in Vegas at Capsule Show at The Venetian Ballroom in Elements at Capsule area, from February 15th - 17th.

CALMING PARK – HOTEL AMENITIES

Since 1985, Lande has created many collections for various brands and customers.

Calming Park is very proud to announce collaboration with one of the leaders of the sector for the release of our first body-care collection. Calming Park’s organic hotel amenities line will be revealed by our partner Lande at The Hotel Experience’s show in New York from November 8th – 10th 2015.

THE WHITE BRIEFS

This fall, The White Briefs and Calming Park, two boutique brands focused on craftsmanship and sustainability, are collaborating on a new project that will reflect the link between intimacy and parfum.

Österlen, southern Sweden; its vast glowing greenly lit fields and roaring shores lined with stern prow stones, shape the invigorating backdrop of The White Briefs. The illusive design studio is tucked away behind a calm stretch of raw grassland, a meticulous crisp space, undisturbed by the semantics of society. This idyllic background will come to life as well in this exciting alliance, which will also mark the release of the first 100% organic Calming Park’s scented candle – stay tuned.

BASELWORLD 2015

At Baselworld 2015, the world's leading watches and jewellery fair due in Basel-Switzerland, on March 19–26 2015, Calming Park teams up with ZENITH.

This year, the stand of the swiss brand founded in 1865 undergoes a perfumed makeover, as it will be wrapped in its entirety by our spring-like scent “Spa de Provence” while the music playlist of ZENITH has been selected by Olivier Rohrbach, Calming Park’s founder.

ZENITH - Louis Vuitton watches stand is located at Hall 1.0.

FOUR SEASONS MALDIVES

Kuda Magic + Endless Blu 2 is the new bespoke music compilation inspired by the two award-winning Four Seasons Resorts Maldives : Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giravaaru.

Compiled and arranged by prolific Swiss music-designer Olivier Rohrbach in conjunction with Hello Stranger, the selection has been created in response to guest demand, following the huge success of its 2012 predecessor.

Featuring two distinct yet complementary selections, the double CD echoes the pulse and pace, sounds and spirit of Four Seasons Resorts Maldives. Kuda Magic reflects the Maldives’ exotic location and its fantastic fusion of influences: Indian, Asian and Arabic. Endless Blu – drawing its title from Landaa Giraavaru’s Blu Bar - channels a more "modern Maldives," elegant and effortlessly cool, moving from lazy chilled electronic to more lounge-friendly beats.

“The vibe at Four Seasons Maldives Resorts is quite magical – for this second volume I felt drawn to a synthesis of sounds that reflected its local and international influences, and musical melting pot experience,” explains Rohrbach, who also moonlights as an international DJ, producer and journalist. “It’s a sleek, sophisticated album with a fabulous, dream-like and eclectic soundtrack, designed to evoke perfect memories of Four Seasons Maldivian paradises when back home.”

Compilation highlights include Chris Coco’s incredible remix of the Maldivian song Reethi Raje, recorded in Malé especially for this CD; a chill-out version of the single Sunlight by The Magician; and Here for you by Gorgon City, one of the UK’s most acclaimed new dance acts, featuring vocals by Laura Welsh.

Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Regional Vice President Armando Kraenzlin praises Rohrbach on his slick second selection: “Our first collaboration with Oliver was a huge success and prompted some incredible feedback from our guests. Music is so evocative and a great catalyst for relaxation but by encapsulating the essence of a place in such a personal and expressive way, Oliver’s selections have the power to resonate even more deeply. Volume 2 is an equally beautiful tribute and we can’t wait to share it with our guests.”

Available in all guest rooms at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, and for sale in the Resort shops.

FLASH DESIGN STORE

The third edition of the Flash Design Store returns to Haut Maurais!

Between pop-up store and gallery, the Flash confirms its commitment to the young independent designers and will present daily from 11.00 - 20.00 from December 12th- 24th, 2014, a sharp mix of originals items and many inventive presents for Christmas time.

A selection of Calming Park candles will be available at Flash Design Store.

FLASH DESIGN STORE 5, rue du Perche - 75003 Paris

AMANYARA

Starting from October 2014, Calming Park will be available at selected Aman Resorts.

Amanyara (peaceful place) is located on the secluded western shore of the Turks and Caicos Islands, bordering the prestine reefs of Northwest Point Marine National Park.

Amanyara is open to the elements – the sun and its reflection off the water, the sea breeze, the sights and sounds of the ocean. A lush and dramatic setting to enjoy Calming Park candles.

OUD – BLACK EDITION

OUD, one the new scent of the Black Edition's trilogy, photographed at Hotel Edition London.

Oud oil is distilled from agarwood which is one of the most precious and expensive natural raw materials in the world. Oud wood is often burned in the incense-filled temples of Bhutan and its perfume has gained great cultural significance.

Calming Park’s ode to Oud evoques the deep and vibrant artisanal traditions of the Middle East. The nargamota oils, the amber notes combined by the cosy accents of oud, cedar and santal woods make it a magnetic-chic elixir that a scent adventurist will love.

Available at selected Calming Park stockists from fall 2014.

BLACK EDITION BY HOMEWORK

Calming Park gets a new shade: The Black Edition will be introduced at Elements Showcase in New York, from February 4th-6th 2014.

The Black Edition of our five scents will be available exclusively at Villa 515 in Dubai from February 15th, 2014.

The sophisticated packaging of the Black Edition is the result of an amazing collaboration between Homework and Calming Park.

Homework is a creative studio based in Copenhagen, specializing in brand expression and communication within fashion, beauty, art, design and luxury. The signature aesthetic of Homework balances both timeless and contemporary design with a special focus on understanding the importance of creating aspirational design as a strategic business advantage for added commercial value.

ELEMENTS SHOWCASE, NEW YORK

CALMING PARK will be participating, for the second time, at Elements Showcase from February 4th– 6th 2014 in New York.

Elements is a curated fragrance and design show which produces multifaceted industry events unlike any other in the world. It is the premier U.S. meeting ground for industry leaders, buyers and brands – both emerging and established.

Elements works with a talented roster of collaborators to create educational content and art installations, in addition to producing all show with top of the line production design. This year’s events explore alchemical practices and categorize designers by ancient Metals of Antiquity.

Skylight West
500 West 36th Street New York NY 10018

Opening Hours:
Tuesday, February 4, 2014: Vernissage 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, February 5, 2014: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday, February 6, 2014: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Register to Attend

VIBE

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita introduces “Vibe” – a select line up of top international music artists, performing exclusively at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius this festive season.
Taking place between December 29, 2013 and January 6, 2014, Vibe will see performances from famous jazz artist Malia along with DJ sets from Richard D’Alpert of renowned DJ act Acid Washed (Record Makers, Paris) and Swiss music designer and Calming Park founder Olivier Rohrbach. This will be the second Four Seasons partnership for Olivier Rohrbach, following on from his successful collaboration with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives.

Wood Wood

Wood Wood and Calming Park have teamed up to create a unique scented candle corresponding to the Wood Wood Autumn/ Winter 2013 collection The Club.

Calming Park has made it their objective to create scented candles to assist in the search for personal balance and calm. Wood Wood’s The Club collection is on the other hand inspired by the New Yor­ker coolness of the early punk and avant-garde rock scene and is loud and powerful in its expression.

The two brands have created a scented candle that combines the sophisticated Cashmere scent with the powerful aesthetics of the Rorschach inspired inkblots from the Wood Wood collection. The scented candle features original Wood Wood print on the glass and is packaged in a cardboard cylinder.

Cashmere will be available in all Wood Wood stores, www.woodwood.dk and at selected Calming Park’s stockists from November 2013.

10 Corso Como, Shanghai

Founded in 1990 by former fashion publisher Carla Sozzani, 10 Corso Como pioneered the concept shop, promoting “lifestyle over object acquisition” and the notion of slow shopping. This September, 10 Corso Como lands in Shanghai with a 2'500 sq m store of four levels, designed and illustrated by American artist Kris Ruhs with black-and-white drawings flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows. The space is located in West Nanjing road, known as the Chinese Champs Élysées.

CALMING PARK candles will be available at 10 Corso Como Shanghai from September 12th.

HARLEQUIN

Harlequin goes to Kyoto ! Tokyo’s scent is now also available in ultra-collector Kyoto’s limited edition in several symbolic Harlequin-inspired looks, designed by OeO Copenhagen.

TRAVEL EDITION

CALMING PARK introduces the Travel Edition of Cashmere and Fig-Bamboo scents, with a joyful packaging created by David Carlson.

Wherever you journey, bring a little home comfort with CALMING PARK Travel Edition to enliven your hotel room infusing it with delicious aromas and creating a welcoming atmosphere. The Travel Edition makes also a perfect gift for refined travelers and nomad jet-setters.

CALMING PARK 7

Global Calming. This is the mood of the 7th volume of «Calming Park». The eclectic casting of «Calming Park 7» features artists like Asaf Avidan, Bonobo, Zero 7, Sheryl Crow, Lou Doillon, Pet Shop Boys and Rhye and is mixed by Olivier Rohrbach. Once again, Calming Park pushes the boundaries of this genre, making us savor a special kind of calmness: one that is soothing, hypnotic and super chic. It also includes an unreleased track composed by Malia and Leme, as well as two exclusive tracks/remixes by Vanessa Daou and Jack Northover.

Calming Park will be released on April 19th 2013 by Universal Music Switzerland and is available on iTunes.

Click here to order your copy.

Melody Gardot «L’Absence»

The relaxing scent of lavander, the sensual notes of landscape and embruns marins meet the woody notes of cedarwood, cashmere and iris, spiced up by patchouli and white musc.

«L’Absence» is the first signature candle created by Melody Gardot and the second candle to be released by the American singer/songwriter in collaboration with CALMING PARK.

«L’Absence» will be revealed on November 5th at Olympia in Paris during Melody’s concerts at the legendary venue as part of her worldwide tour merchandising. «L’Absence» will also be available as limited edition at selected CALMING PARK’s stockists from December 2012.

Feuilles de Menthe

«Feuilles de Menthe» is the first candle created by designer Neil Barrett, in collaboration with Calming Park.

Like the other Calming Park’s candles, «Feuilles de Menthe» is made of high quality materials and its fragrance has been crafted in Grasse by Marie Duchêne while its all-black packaging, true to Neil Barrett’s spirit, has been conceived by the designer himself.

«Feuilles de Menthe» is a soothing fragrance where the breeze of freshly crushed mint leaves meets the evanescence of white tea sprouts. Sandalwood and lignum vitae add a wood-amber touch to this invigorating bouquet.

KUDA MAGIC & ENDLESS BLU
A musical bouquet inspired by Four Seasons Resorts Maldives

Maldives, May 2012: Kuda Magic & Endless Blu is a new bespoke music compilation inspired by the two award-winning Indian Ocean Resorts of Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giraavaru.

Compiled and arranged by Swiss music-designer, Olivier Rohrbach, in conjunction with OM Records, the double CD features two distinct yet complementary selections that reflect Four Seasons Resorts Maldives most evocative venues: Kuda Huraa’s Island Spa – a private isle dedicated to renewal and repose– and Landaa Giraavaru’s Blu Sunset Lounge, where sea meets sky across a two-kilometre lagoon.

“When I visited Four Seasons Maldives Resorts, I was drawn to these two different but equally enveloping areas,” explains Rohrbach, who also moonlights as an international DJ, producer and journalist. “In reflection, Endless Blu is a lazy, sexy, eclectic mix with an accent on up-tempo songs, inspired by feet in the sand and basilfennel cocktails. Kuda Magic is more spa-inspired, incorporating the Night Spa and its open-air lunar rituals into a relaxing mix, sometimes ethno-oriented, sometimes mysterious, but always with a soft dreamy touch.”

Kuda Magic + Endless Blu is available in all guestrooms at Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru and for sale inthe Resort shops.

NEW LIMITED EDITION : WHITE TEA-VETYVER

Spring fever. It's that buzz of pleasure that comes with sitting on a stoop or opening the back door in the first warm days of April. It's a season that has the smells of the future in it. A smell as fresh and new as the starched linen sheets on a cloud-white bed. CALMING PARK introduces for Spring 2012 White Tea-Vetyver. Created originally for Maurice Lacroix, White Tea-Vetyver is now available as limited edition for Spring 2012.

Soothe yourself in a green oasis with the refreshing notes of verveine, thym and vetiver, combined with a bouquet of lemon leaves, white tea and jasmine.

ELEMENTS SHOWCASE, NEW YORK

This winter, CALMING PARK is coming to New York and will participate at Elements Showcase on January 30th and 31th 2012.

Elements Showcase is the definitive experience for emerging and established visionaries in the art of fragrance.

CHRISTMAS NORDICA

While glittering decorations set some magic in the city, a shiny scent is in the air: a mix of fir tree, hoarfrost and Christmas cookies.

This perfect holiday aroma is the new CALMING PARK limited edition: CHRISTMAS NORDICA.

Inspired by the magical of the Scandinavian holidays, the neo-retro design of CHRISTMAS NORDICA is a work of art by Danish team OeO and All The Way To Paris.

CHRISTMAS NORDICA is available from November 1st 2011 at selected Calming Park point of sales.

CALMING PARK scented candles are made in Grasse, France, the world capital of perfume.

PITTI FRAGRANZE, FLORENCE

CALMING PARK will be present at PITTI FRAGRANZE, the leading fair-event dedicated to the latest innovations and the best the market has to offer in artisitc and selective perfumery.

The Stazione Leopolda in Florence will be the backdrop for the most exclusive fragrance, body and wellness products, fine cosmetics and perfumed accessories.

The new layout for Fragranze suggests a curious and original parallel between musical and olfactory notes, gently invading the interiors of the Stazione Leopolda, creating an itinerary of intense, welcoming sensations.

Olivier Rohrbach from CALMING PARK will select the music.

The Setai SOUTH BEACH, FLORIDA

This summer, bring home a piece of The Setai, South Beach with their new bespoke compilation Sounds to Remember (Volume I) by Swiss Music-Designer, Olivier Rohrbach.

Released in collaboration with California label OM Records,the album captures the soul of The Setai and creates a sophisticated, sensual, and eclectic mood. "Sounds to Remember (Volume 1) explores the elegance and sexy ambiance that The Setai exudes,” says Olivier Rohrbach, who has created several sonic projects for a number of design, fashion, and aviation brands. “When crafting the line-up for the CD, I was inspired by the spirit of the hotel and it’s inescapable by-night passage of the rich and beautiful. Picking the music selection was like a musical casting for a fashion show.”

Featuring tunes by Vanessa Daou, Yello, Molecule featuring Arielle Dombasle, Samantha James and Rocket Empire, Sounds to Remember (Volume I) is exclusively sold at The Spa at The Setai for USD20.

Dedicated to further expanding upon its reputation for artfully combining music and ambiance, The Setai also continues to present an exceptional line up of events throughout the year. From the weekly Thursday Night Jazz and popular Sunday Jazz Brunch, to hotel’s Friday and Saturday evening DJ series, and special music events showcasing some of the world’s top renowned DJs, visitors to The Setai are continuously invited to discover something new and enticing.

TOKYO

“Our wish is to create a reflective scent conveying our perception and memory of Tokyo – a scent that, as we close our eyes would take us back whenever and wherever.”

Spring 2011: while the first Japanese cherry trees prepare to blossom, Calming Park makes it’s way to “Tokyo” in collaboration with the Danish team OeO.

“Tokyo”, a subtle fragrance conceived initially for Art&Candle returns this spring in a limited edition and will be available as of April 2011 at selected Calming Park stockists and OeO website.

Tokyo fragrance unfolds with a green and crystalline freshness (ozone,mint, pine needles) and a faddish mountain breeze, to disclose from its core a subtle floral touch (lotus flowers, peony and pine tree) enhanced with mineral and woody notes bringing out a sensual mix of musky and woody notes (cedar tree, patchouli, white musc and incense).

OeO is a Copenhagen-based strategic and creative consultancy founded in 2003 that combines strategicdesign thinking with a strong conceptual approach and dedication to design aesthetics.

Valentine's day 2011: Calming Park candles brighten Vanessa Daou's new video ‘‘Heart of Wax’’

Calming Park gets enthralled by the spirit and the purport of Valentine's Day, celebrating in music. Calming Park candles will illuminate Vanessa Daou's new video ‘‘Heart of Wax’’, available from February 14th, 2011.

Music, love and being with your significant other, aren’t they after all the real luxury?

Vanessa Daou, the high priestess of all things smoky, jazzy and provocative continues her love affair with the dancefloor and those more intimate spaces with the release of “HEART OF WAX (THE REMIXES)’’ PT. I.

Issued just in time for Valentine’s Day and hot on the heels of her fiery single “CONSEQUENCES (THE REMIXES)’’, the single is destined to become an essential home listening companion for those long winter nights (or the theme song for your next great love affair).

In the music video that accompanies the song “Heart of Wax”, the dim light of a Calming Park candle accompanies her performance, reflecting a global ambiance. Pack of Cactus, Vanessa's favorite scent from the CALMING PARK ‘s collection, were sent to New York for the video.

The video will be on YouTube & on all video/music-outlets from February 14th 2011.

Show-room Milan

From January 17th-March 20th 2011: CALMING PARK fall/winter 2011-2012 sales campaign at our Milan’s show-room.

POINT Mariapia Bernardis & Co, Via Melzo, 9, Milan, Tel. 02/202 432 38

Invitation Art&Candle, Milan

Art & Candle at 10 Corso Como, Milan

Art & Candle exhibition will open in Milan during the upcoming men’s shows presentation for spring/summer 2011, following its first presentation in Zurich in February.

CALMING PARK presents from June 20th – 27th 2010
Art & Candle at 10 Corso Como.

Discover how the work of Arielle Dombasle, Bruno Pieters, Bruno Peinado, Sabina Sciubba, Kristina Dryza, Agi Simoes and O&E reveals how the stillness and calm of scented candles meet luxury, fashion, music, spirituality, graphic and visual arts.

White Candle

After the great success of «Amber-Pepper», the first bruno Pieters’ scented candle, a new limited edition is in the air: CALMING PARK and bruno Pieters are collaborating for the second time and have created «White Candle».

In contrast to the first rather dark and masculine scent, launched for fall 2009, the antwerp based designer has now developed it’s counterpart: a retro-futuristic white summer scent.

«White Candle» originates it’s inspiration in a warm and transcendent summer. White like the glass and pure like it’s packaging, the scent is fresh and unisex.

«White Candle» is inspired on fresh green fragrances of the 70’s. The note of lemon balm leaves create a summer holiday feeling, topped off with a very present lemongrass, green tea and jasmine scent.

«White Candle» is built on white musk, south american tonka beans and lichens. Available from April 2010 at selected bruno Pieters point of sales and CALMING PARK stockists.

DJ Set by Olivier Rohrbach at Glama Nite/Valzer

April 23th, 2010, Zürich

Art & Candle at Holm, Zurich

Vernissage video By Vera Freitag

Candles are the new flowers

While flowers assorted our most important moment in life: from birth and romance to marriage and procreating, there is only one comparable modern-day object that mystically embodies the same symbolism: scented candles.

In a noisy world where a new awareness is arising, scented candles have become a companion in our most fulfilling and luxurious quest: stillness and calm.

Calming Park presents from February 5th – 20th 2010 the exhibition “Art & Candle” at Holm, Zürich. A selection of CALMING PARK candles will be available for purchase in the boutique. The work of seven internationally renomated artists, reveals how the stillness and calm of scented candles meet luxury, fashion, music, spirituality, graphic and visual arts.

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DJ Set by Olivier Rohrbach at Fay's Party

February 6th, 2010, Düsseldorf