Koala inspires perfume by New York fashion designer Diane Pernet

By Nick Miller
Updated February 27 2015 - 11:23am, first published 10:53am
A fashion designer is trying to create a perfume that evokes the warm feelings she has for koalas.  Photo: Sylvia Liber
A fashion designer is trying to create a perfume that evokes the warm feelings she has for koalas. Photo: Sylvia Liber
A fashion designer is trying to create a perfume that evokes the warm feelings she has for koalas.  Photo: Sylvia Liber
A fashion designer is trying to create a perfume that evokes the warm feelings she has for koalas. Photo: Sylvia Liber
A fashion designer is trying to create a perfume that evokes the warm feelings she has for koalas.  Photo: Sylvia Liber
A fashion designer is trying to create a perfume that evokes the warm feelings she has for koalas. Photo: Sylvia Liber
A fashion designer is trying to create a perfume that evokes the warm feelings she has for koalas.  Photo: Sylvia Liber
A fashion designer is trying to create a perfume that evokes the warm feelings she has for koalas. Photo: Sylvia Liber

For most people, koalas inspire a desire for a cuddle. For eccentric New York fashion designer Diane Pernet, they have inspired her to create a perfume.

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