Zoologist Koala Travel SprayFragrantica's Best in Show, 11 09 21 A cloak of rich green velvet sweeps across the Australian horizon, the majestic eucalypt forest flattering every curve of the undulating landscape. Tucked high in the crook of a tree, the koala is oblivious to the mesmerizing views. It would rather curl into a ball and sleep off a feast of oily eucalyptus, the aromatic leaves that sustain it. Despite their sleepy demeanour and friendly expression, koalas are

the birds are ready to preen and prance

defended by the imposing presence of sandalwood and suede

but deep beneath the soil

sage and neroli

The exuberance of a calf

it tunnels into the ball to deposit a precious egg

are enigmatic and alien

expelled by the whale and polished by the salty currents

Like the endless depths that inspired it

the snake curls back upon itself

tiny harvest mice venture forth

the dense rainforest beckons invitingly