Scents of a Season: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Presents Olfactory and Culinary Pleasures to Celebrate VIVID Sydney

With the vibrant lights of the VIVID Sydney Festival as a backdrop, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney invites guests to elevate their evenings, with an array of sensory offerings by Grain Bar and Mode Kitchen & Bar.

In collaboration with premium fragrance houses Initio Parfums Privés and Parfums De Marly, Grain Bar and Mode Kitchen & Bar are luxurious destinations of sensory exploration. Couples are invited to turn up the heat with a luxe and warming evening by the fire in Grain Bar, and for those looking to savour all things glittering gold, discover Gold By Mode: Louis Roederer sparkling wines and caviar are only the beginning.  

Indulge in a Fireside Seduction at Grain Bar

Cosy up against the backdrop of Grain Bar’s ambient fireplace and begin a Fireside Seduction, the ultimate date night experience that’s almost too hot to handle. To ignite passions, begin with a curated Glen Moray Whisky tasting flight, or sample the Narcotic Delight, an indulgent and heady cocktail blending Glen Moray Classic Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a ruby red wine float, warming ginger, honey, zesty lemon and clarified milk for decadent creaminess, crafted exclusively in collaboration with Grain Bar’s cocktail maestros and Initio Parfums Privés, inspired by the rich notes of their latest fragrance, Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum, a unisex floral amber scent that evokes a “sensual shot of provocation” for all.  

Continue the seduction with a sinful food pairing of rich and creamy gruyere fondue with all the trappings, perfectly designed to be shared with a loved one. And to finish, end the evening on a sweet note with an edit of rich chocolate truffles.

As a special gift from Initio Parfums Privés, each guest who indulges in the Fireside Seduction will leave with a take-home discovery pack from the brand including sample of the new Narcotic Delight Eau de Parfum, a scented mini-candle for home and more.

Couples and small groups (maximum four people) are invited to indulge in the sinful pleasures of the Fireside Delight, available nightly during VIVID Sydney, May 24 – June 16, 2024. Bookings essential and available for one-hour seatings between 4:00 and 10:00 pm. AUD 70 per person.

Gold Standard: Savour the Finer Things with Gold by Mode

Discover an opulent evening of sparkling Louis Roederer wine, fresh seafood and vibrant scents with Gold By Mode.

Inspired by the launch of Parfum De Marly’s latest fragrance, Perseus Eau de Parfum, a luminous and refreshing blend of citrus and dry wood notes that evokes feelings of a golden sunrise, Mode Kitchen & Bar has crafted a premium secret menu inspired by all things gold.  

Whether guests are seeking to merely dip into the indulgence or allow for a complete sensory immersion, Gold By Mode showcases exclusive Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2015 by the glass or bottle, with those enjoying by the glass treated to a complimentary bump of Oscetra Black River Caviar, and anyone ready to surrender to the full experience by the bottle, receiving a 20 gram tin of Oscetra Black River Caviar to enjoy during the experience.

For more substantial bites, Chef Francesco Mannelli has crafted an elegant seafood menu of Sydney Rock Oysters with Golden Vinaigrette (AUD 38 per half dozen), and a Golden Lobster Roll for two (AUD 36), finished by a brilliant dessert of gilded Golden Pavlova with Lychee and Raspberry (AUD 28).

As a special gift from Parfum De Marly, every guest enjoying the Gold By Mode offering will receive a discovery sampler of the new Perseus Eau de Parfum; with the purchase of a full bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal 2015 Brut, receiving a 75 millilitre bottle of Parfum De Marley’s, Perseus Eau de Parfum, to let the golden experience linger, 75 millilitre bottle valued at AUD 398.

Indulge in Gold By Mode nightly during VIVID Sydney, May 24 – June 16, 2024. Bookings essential and available only with bar-top seating, between 5:30 and 10:00 pm. Caviar Oscetra Black River 20 gram tin available only with purchase of 750 millilitre Bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2015, AUD 999. Complimentary Caviar Bump available only one per person with purchase of a 125 millilitre glass of Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2015, AUD 185.

About Grain Bar

Grain Bar is Sydney’s premier location for sophisticated cocktails with a chic atmosphere. Featuring a recently launched menu of Epic and Signature Cocktails curated by the diverse team of mixology maestros behind the bar, Grain Bar offers a memorable experience with innovative beverages and a curated selection of bar bites. Perfect for unwinding or socialising in style.

About Initio Parfums Privés

Initio transgresses all the rules of classical perfumery reconnecting with the original power of perfumes. Initio unveils mysterious facets through sensory compositions with talismanic properties. Open the door into a unique world of magical, mystical forces, where sensual vibrations are magnified. Experience an impenetrable energy of fragrances.

About Glen Moray

Crafted in the heart of Speyside since 1897, their smooth, fruity single malt whisky embodies the classic Speyside style. Glen Moray is double distilled in their copper stills, on the banks of the River Lossie, as it has been for 125 years. Then, with skills passed from generation to generation, their craftsmen carefully age Glen Moray in their traditional warehouses. Experts in maturing and marrying many different types of casks, they create the array of flavours that inspire our extensive range. Inclusive and inviting, Glen Moray is enjoyed on its own and in cocktails, by aficionados and whisky early adopters alike.

About Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar offers a refined dining experience with seasonally led modern Australian cuisine. Helmed by Executive Chef Francesco Mannelli, Mode emphasises fresh local ingredients and contemporary techniques, complimented by an exclusive offering of local Australian and international wines. Get #InTheMode and enjoy innovative dishes in a stylish, relaxed setting, perfect for any occasion.

About Parfums De Marly

Parfums de Marly draws its inspiration from the century that celebrated the pinnacle of French elegance: the 18th century, the reign of perfume. The story begins with Julien Sprecher, a lover of perfumery and the splendours of the 18th century. It was from this passionate union that Parfums de Marly was born in 2009, a house of bold creations, a new vision of French luxury in opposition to standardization.