As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect and celebrate everything this year has brought. From award wins and unforgettable launches to meaningful partnerships and moments shared with our community, 2025 has been a year defined by creativity, connection and a deep love for fragrance — all inspired by our island home. ARRAN 2025 Wrapped is our chance to look back on the highlights, say thank you to those who helped shape the year, and acknowledge the incredible support of our customers who continue to be at the heart of everything we do. January: Award Wins to Start the Year We began the year on a high with recognition from the Veggie Awards. Our Calm Natural Soap Bar was awarded Silver in the Everyday Essentials category, while our Awaken Mint & Eucalyptus Hair Conditioner received Silver in the Vegan Haircare category. These awards were a proud moment for our ARRAN Naturals range and a wonderful endorsement of our commitment to thoughtful formulations and natural fragrance. March: Celebrating Women & Giving Back March was a month rooted in celebration and purpose. To mark International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, we hosted a special event at The Corinthian, bringing together women from across our community for an afternoon of relaxation, connection and care. Guests enjoyed afternoon tea alongside hand massages using our After the Rain products, delivered by the talented team at NAF! Salons. Throughout March, we also donated £5 from every sale of our After the Rain Eau de Parfum to Refuge, raising a total of £470. Supporting organisations that make a meaningful difference remains incredibly important to us, and we were proud to use one of our most loved fragrances to help contribute to such a vital cause. May: New Launches & Island Refresh In May, we introduced our Sannox Beard Oil, expanding our men’s grooming offering with a product inspired by the rugged beauty of Glen Sannox. To celebrate, we hosted an intimate dinner at The Scott with some of Sannox’s most loyal fans — an evening filled with conversation, good food and shared appreciation for fragrance and craftsmanship. This month also saw a refresh of our store on the Isle of Arran, giving our island home a renewed look and feel while remaining true to the spirit of the brand. August: The Launch of Island Dusk August marked one of the biggest moments of the year with the launch of Island Dusk, our brand-new luxury fragrance. Inspired by the golden hour in the woodlands of Kilmory, Island Dusk introduced a richer, more opulent scent profile to our portfolio — and quickly became a bestseller, selling out within days of launch. The response to Island Dusk exceeded all expectations and confirmed what we felt from the very beginning: this fragrance was something truly special. September: Events, Candles & an Early Sell-Out September was filled with energy, creativity and celebration. We hosted a pilates event at Space – Movement & Wellness to launch our new ARRAN Naturals Candles, bringing fragrance and wellbeing together in a moment of calm and connection. We also celebrated Island Dusk with a dedicated launch event featuring tarot card readings, dried flower bouquet making and glass painting, giving guests keepsakes to take home alongside the fragrance — tangible reminders of an unforgettable evening. September also marked the launch of our 2025 Perfume & Fragrance Advent Calendar, which sold out earlier than ever before. This much-loved festive favourite continues to be one of the most anticipated moments in our calendar, and 2025 was no exception. Adding to an already remarkable month, we were honoured to be selected as the official fragrance sponsors of the National Television Awards, gifting fragrances from our men’s collection to attendees. Behind the scenes, our team — spread across Arran and the mainland — came together to enjoy the final days of summer, celebrating the year so far and reconnecting with colleagues we don’t always see day to day. October & November: Festive Fragrance & Christmas Begins October saw the launch of our seasonal fragrances, bringing warmth, comfort and festive anticipation into homes as the days grew shorter. In November, we unveiled our Christmas campaign and hosted a Very Merry ARRAN Christmas Movie Night, inviting guests to enjoy a special screening of Love Actually alongside a showcase of our top Christmas gift ideas. It was a joyful evening that perfectly captured the spirit of the season. December: Ending the Year with Gratitude As the year drew to a close, December brought festive cheer and our Win Your Order competition — a small way to say thank you to the customers who support ARRAN throughout the year. Thank You to Our Partners We’re incredibly grateful to the partners who worked with us throughout 2025, helping us bring ARRAN into beautiful spaces and memorable experiences. A special thank you to Caledonian Sleeper, Lifehouse Spa & Hotel, The Corinthian, Kingsmill Hotel, Links House at Dornoch, Auchrannie, Forest Holidays and Old Town Chambers. Thank You, From Us to You Above all else, 2025 has been about community. To our customers, partners, collaborators and team — thank you for being part of the ARRAN story. Your support, feedback and enthusiasm continue to inspire us to create fragrance-led moments that connect people to our island, wherever they are. As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with excitement, gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose. We can’t wait to share what’s next.
