The worlds of art, scent and Māori storytelling have come together in Journey of Scent - a new six-part series exploring memory and identity through perfume.

The kaupapa, launched on Monday, follows scent artist Nathan Taare (Ngāti Porou) and perfume enthusiast Whitney Steel (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Te Δ€tiawa) as they create bespoke fragrances inspired by the lives of well-known Aotearoa creatives.

Each episode sees Taare craft a perfume for a different guest - including Te Rongo Kirkwood, Troy Kingi and Ana Scotney; acclaimed poet Tayi Tibble; award winning chef Kia Kanuta; and te reo Māori expert Dr Anaha Hiini - drawing on their memories, emotions and connection to place.

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The idea for the series came unexpectedly.

Series creator and co-producer Jessica Sanderson (Ngāti Kahungunu, Te

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