The Icon. The Legend. The Scent You’ll Never Forget.

If you grew up in Aotearoa, there’s a good chance your mum, aunty, or flatmate owned a little bottle of Kama Perfume. And if they didn’t, you probably smelt it on someone and never forgot it.

Warm, spicy, woody, floral — Kama is hard to describe, but instantly recognisable. It's the scent of summer days, beach trips, and getting ready for a night out in the 90s. It’s a Kiwi classic, and for good reason.

So, What Is Kama Perfume?

Kama was originally created in India and became wildly popular in New Zealand in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It’s made with a blend of essential oils that react with your skin to create a warm, musky, floral scent unique to you. No two people smell exactly the same in Kama — and that’s the magic.

It’s not mass-produced, overdone, or overly sweet. It’s a mood. It’s a memory. It’s a vibe.

Why Kiwis Love Kama (And Still Do)

Here’s why it’s stuck around for decades and still has a cult following today:

• It’s nostalgic AF – One sniff and you're back in Mum’s bathroom or getting ready with your mates in 1998.

• It actually lasts – This stuff clings to your skin all day (and your clothes too).

• It smells different on everyone – Which means it feels more personal and less “off the shelf.”

• It’s affordable – A little bottle of oil goes a long way.

• It’s layered – Warm, musky, floral, earthy… Kama evolves throughout the day.

The Full Kama Collection

At The Sanctuary BNE, we stock the full Kama range — because one product is never enough:

• 🌿 Kama Perfume Oil – The original and most-loved

• 🧼 Kama Soap – Adds that scent to your shower

• 🚿 Kama Shower Gel – Lathers like a dream

• 💜 Kama Cream Perfume – Portable, cute, and easy to apply

• 🕯️ Kama Reed Diffuser – So your house can smell as good as you do

• 🧴 Kama Lotion & Deodorant – For all-day layering

Why Buy From Us?

We’re a little Kiwi-run biz based in Brisbane, and we send heaps of Kama across Australia a the World every week. Every order is packed with love (and sometimes a sneaky sample), and we get how special this scent is to so many of you.

Join the Kama Comeback

If you’ve never tried it, this is your sign. If you have tried it, well, you probably don’t need convincing.

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Your scent. Your story. Your throwback in a bottle.