Meditate on the earthy citrus profile of ERÉMIA fragrance, $220; aesop.com
Facial awareness
Suspended above the city in a pocket of calm, Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour) is a luxe new hotel spa that visitors and Sydneysiders alike can steal away to when in need of a little R&R. This restful space takes its cues from the seasons, using a carefully chosen oil blend to set the scene, aromatically, on arrival. Today, a customised Biologique Recherche facial is my antidote to too many hours in front of a screen. Expert therapist Maria guides me through a skin analysis ahead of my treatment using concentrated, almost-raw products that form the basis of the star luxury French skincare brand’s methodology. It leaves me feeling dewy for days.