aroma + ingredient primer

as makers, it's easy to appreciate everyone's unique esthetic and tastes. we celebrate this by offering custom options. we are limited by formula constraints and oil percentage loads. one percent too much and the whole formula can collapse, so we cannot add extra oil to increase scent profile. for this reason, no substitutions or exceptions can be made. thank you for understanding : )

scent blends

when creating a scent blend, we often use memory as inspiration. some blends are complex. some simplistic. all blends are full bodied and deeply aromatic

PHTHALATE-FREE FRAGRANCE OILS

Fall Scents available September thru December

Apples + Bourbon – a mouthwatering, boozy scent with top notes of apple, cinnamon, and a hint of orange. at the heart you’ll experience the bourbon and butter while rich, sweet maple and vanilla finish off the irresistible aroma

Pumpkin + Spice – top notes of pumpkin and warm brown sugar with a dash of cinnamon and clove whipped into an indulgent base of butter, cream, vanilla and nutmeg

Banana Bread – top notes of toasted walnut and ripe banana combine with nutmeg and sugar for a nutty and sweet throw. base notes of vanilla and cake base enrich the overall scent profile.

Head of the Meadow – notes of mint intertwined with subtle undertones of green apples and peaches on a base of musk and moss and ozone

Iced Ginger Snap – comforting butter, molasses, and vanilla top notes enhanced with peppery ginger and brown sugar for a savory complexity. finished with a dash of cinnamon and clove oils

Cranberry Prosecco – this blend is effervescent and uplifting with top notes of tart cranberry, orange and citrus followed by sparkling champagne in the middle and a base of praline and musk. we add a twist of orange zest to finish

ChaI Madness - creamy rich notes of vanilla bean and bourbon vanilla are steeped with allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and clove to unleash both your sweet and spicy side

Holiday Scents available August thru November

Wassail - an amazingly warm, fresh aroma profile created in the traditional manor of spiced mulled wines with apples, pears, brandy, cloves, cinnamon, lemon, orange, ginger, and nutmeg. 

Dry Gin + Cypress - a refined blend of botanical gin ingredients and aged wood, the aroma is fantastically light and fresh. the first note that hits you is the juniper top that gives this light-bodied spirit its aroma. red currant adds a hint of fruit that ultimately flows into a woody fusion of balsam, oak, cedar, and cypress at the base.

Pomander (Orange Spice) - bright, tart essential oils of valencia orange and clementine tangerines are blended with cinnamon and clove̴ for a spicy, juicy bar that swings like a swanky cocktail (think spiced old fashioned)

Santa’s Milk + Cookies – think sugar cookie. the good ones with a rich, buttery scent that makes your mouth water, with an added dash of gingerbread spice

Frankincense + Myrrh - deep and smoky with middle notes of frankincense and myrrh enhanced by top notes of tolu balsam, peru balsam, cinnamon and clove. base notes of amber, musk, heliotrope, and vanilla provide a warm, exotic drydown

Fraser Fir - inspired by crisp winter sap of an evergreen forest blended with fir needles. we've added mild citrus top notes, earthy middle notes, and a woody fir balsam core that makes you think.. clean. fresh. green

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All Year

78 blue - sassy, sexy and a bit of mellow blue notes blended in house for an aromatic, one-of-a-kind bar. for herb lovers only since tomato leaf is a key base note of this ensemble fragrance

açaí - a seasonal favorite of açaí berry infused with fragrant plumeria, bright fruit notes of green apple, peach and berry., and a rich floral heart of jasmine and lily of the valley drying down to a balsamic musky base

almond - disoranno amaretto was the inspiration for this rich almond elixir. a strong, resonant bitter almond lovers blend

bergamot - top notes of natural bergamot, a splash of lemon and orange leading into middle votes of coriander. finally ginger brings up the base

black pepper - top notes of black pepper and lemon leading to a spicy-floral middle of cumin, coriander, ginger, jasmine, and violet leaf

cardamom latte – an infusion of rich cream with black cardamom, cinnamon, and chestnut oils for a creamy, slightly nutty cardamom blend

chaos - intoxicating top notes of bergamot and balsamic lavender. pulsing heart notes of grass, faux musk and a touch of night blooming jasmine. The base is a creamy warm toffee of vanilla, sandalwood, amber and coffee

cherry almond - the name says it all. a perfect blend of bright red cherries with a resonant almond liqueur

chocolate fudge - full bodied and rich dark chocolate scent. for chocolate lovers only

clementine – this fragrance's sparkling top notes and killer midsection are comprised of natural orange, grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, and bergamot oils

coffee – rich dark coffee blended with cream and sugar crystals. basic and simple

coconut – beachy, coconut scent that is warm and tropical

coconut lime – coconut underscored with tart, juicy pineapple and a big splash of lime essential oil

cucumber - crisp, green aroma of a freshly sliced cucumber with just a touch of rain to anchor it

driftwood + sage - fresh sage and white washed driftwood with notes of lemon, mandarin, sage and sea salt. middle notes of beach juniper and weathered driftwood, cedar and musk

egyptian musk - herbal musk blend with notes of flowers and woods. this aroma is the real deal for musk lovers. it imprints with the olfactory the style of traditional animal musk yet this is animal free

gardenia - gorgeous notes of white gardenias are seduced with petals of exotic ylang and lily

ginger - warm notes of ginger are enhanced by lemon, black currant, and nutmeg, leading to a sweet, smooth drydown of white musk and amber

grapefruit – bight, tart and very citrus. our ruby red grapefruit oil is cold pressed from the rind

grapefruit + ginger – the blend begins with sparkling green notes coupled with tart pink grapefruit, a middle of ginger, rose, plum, lily, and lavender with a drydown of white musk and fruitwood

green tea - middle notes of strong of green tea leaves, celery root, pink grapefruit and lemon tea with bottom notes of oakmoss and musk. a touch of osmanthus completes the profile

hibiscus - this hothouse flower is captured beautifully in a blend that begins with fruity top notes of apple, black currant, lime, and bergamot, leading to the floral middle of jasmine with a warm, sexy dry-down of white musk, amber and sandalwood

honeysuckle - a blend that begins with sweet honeysuckle petals and crisp green grass. jasmine, musk, sweet mandarin, green rose, and earthy leaf notes complete the fragrance. despite the variety of notes, we think that this smells exactly like wild honeysuckle flowers

jasmine - subtropical night blooming jasmine absolute offers a true jasmine fragrance. a sweet floral note, but with a dead-sexy muskiness to it. different concentrated 'absolutes' (the oily liquids created through macerating the jasmine flowers), have their own characters: some sweet, some musky, some green. for jasmine lovers everywhere

lemon verbena - bright, lightly sweet notes of citrus and sugar bolster a heart of lemon verbena and lemongrass. iinfused with natural essential oils including lemon peel, litsea cubeba fruit oil, citronella, eucalyptus, elemi, and geranium

lilac – a good lilac can be elusive. some say it smells of roses, milky almonds and green leaves. the first whiff is citrusy and fresh; a deeper inhale reveals haunting accents

lily of the valley – muguet in french, has a lilting sweet scent imbued alternately with a dewy sweet and green aroma

mango - freshly sliced and mouth-watering mango with hints of cyclamen petals and hibiscus. summer fresh aroma

midnight - notes of vanilla, nutmeg, and clove blend with amber, sandalwood, bergamot and petitgrain

milk + honey - mellow, smooth with just a hint of sweetness, this really captures the essence of oatmeal, milk and fresh honey

mission fig - fruity-green-herbal blend with top notes of red fruits, black currants, and peaches. middle notes of tagetes and davana essential oils, with a bottom of vanilla and caramel

ocean – fresh sea grass on a windswept beach, this oil is one of our oldest and best loved

oud - light, resinous woody notes intermingle with sweet smoke in this ode to oud. a blend of incense, smoke, oud, resin (frankincense, myrrh, amber) and musk bind this distinctive fragrance

peach - the aroma of fresh peaches with a hint of the tropics. top notes of rich amaretto, banana, and lime fold into a juicy heart of peach, mango, and papaya, mellowed by green leaves. tonka beans pulls it all together at the base

pear - sweet yellow pear nectar

peony - delightfully fresh and true, its lush peony notes underscored with hints of green fields, wildflowers, rose petals, and lilac

rose - notes of rose centifolia and rose de mai with a hint of geranium, lily and chamomile

sandalwood – complex and sophisticated with earthy top notes of sandalwood blended with dark musk and woody undertones

sandalwood rose - earthy sandalwood and lush rose petal notes are blended with green notes on a base of soft musk

sandalwood vanilla - classically balanced with hints of white florals, the richness of sandalwood gives way to a luxurious blend of vanilla, with a touch of myrrh and magnolia essential oils

snowfall – the crisp snap of siberian fir needles with a touch of cedar and sandalwood

spiced lime – notes of lime, cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss create an overall scent that is vibrant without veering into cologne territory

spring awakening - a crisp blend of bamboo leaf and lemon verbena intertwined with bergamot and lush orchid

thai tea - a blend of rich tropical coconut and deep, dark bourbon vanilla

vanilla buttercream - creamy bourbon vanilla with a bit of burnt sugar make this aromatic moisture cream smell like whipped buttercream frosting

vanilla 7 blend - a blends of seven vanilla oils from flower to pod

vanilla chai - creamy rich notes of vanilla bean and bourbon vanilla are steeped with allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and clove to unleash both your sweet and spicy side

vanilla (little pod) – our newest vanilla blend, a deliciously rich version straight from the vanilla bean pod

vintage – a complex aroma of cedarwood, pine and patchouli with touch of clove and eucalyptus

violet - subtle, fresh and notes of spring violet absolute. a simplicity that is sweet in nature yet beautifully contrasts traditional florals

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aromatherapy blends

broadly: inhalation or bodily application of fragrant essential oils; from plants, flowers and fruits; for therapeutic purposes. the use of essential oils to enhance a feeling of well-being

aphrodisiac - this blend is to get your sexy going. undiluted, pure essential oils naturally extracted from patchouli, sweet orange, ylang ylang, lavender sandalwood and jasmine

breathe easy - eucalyptus, camphor and menthol crystals to open the sinua and help yuou breathe easier

don't bug me - a bug repelling blend of rosemary, lemongrass and lavender oils 

get happy - a blend of uplifting and anti-depressing oils. undiluted, pure essential oils naturally extracted from rose absolute, sandalwood and jasmine

good karma - bad day? we know all too well how that can be. time to shake it off and crawl back into your best self with vanilla, sandalwood and lavender to bring the sexy back

good vibes - a grounding blend of calendula, lavender, patchouli, sweet orange and eucalyptus essential oils to recenter and revitalize

meditation - this ancient blend of sandalwood, myrrh, frankincense and cinnamon essential oils were once used by the high priests/priestess' of Egypt for cleansing rituals in the sacred pools of the nile river

mood boost - an uplifting blend of blood orange, lemon zest, lime, grapefruit and clementines. helps to reinvigorate, mood elevate and shake off the doldrums

muscle therapy - blend of wintergreen and eucalyptus oils to relax achy muscles and detoxify skin naturally 

pms relief - sage, lavender, petitgrain and geranium to relieve crappy crampiness

relaxation - relax. release. let go naturally with this blend of lavender, marjoram, patchouli, mandarin, geranium and chamomile

remedy – shake off the hangover or headache with peppermint, rosemary and basil. breathing in will help the blood flow and ease the headache

sleepy time - a relaxing blend of blue chamomile, French lavender and English lavender to calm your senses and promote a good night's sleep. this blend is also good for sweetening your dreams too 

snap out of it - a grounding/recentering bath/shower that will allow you to pull yourself together, plug in to the world, and move on to an amazing day. with patchouli, eucalyptus and lavender essential oils

stress relief - the blend of bergamot, patchouli, blood orange, ylang ylang and grapefruit relieves stress and will chill you out

When applying any fragrance please consider several factors which can affect the way an aroma is personal.  For instance, your mood, stress level, age, body chemistry, diet, and medications may alter the scents you wear

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essential oil primer

essential oils are the life blood of any plant, fruit or flower. they are its very essence. the strength of the oil is in how the plant was grown and extracted, so the oils vary from year to year. essential oils also have a level of volatility as to how each person will react. you may be allergic.

anise - grounding. helpful for congestion. blends with lavender, pine, orange, rosewood, clove and cinnamon

basil - calming, anxiety relief, insect repellant. blends with bergamot, clary sage, clove, lime, eucalyptus, juniper, lemon, neroli and rosemary

bergamot - simultaneously calming, while uplifting. stress relieving. antiseptic. blends with black pepper, clary sage, cypress, geranium, mandarin, orange, rosemary, sandalwood, vetiver, and ylang ylang

black pepper - anti anxiety, heartache, clears the mind. blends with bergamot, clary sage, clove, fennel, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, juniper, lemon, lime, ylang ylang 

blood orange - uplifting, antidepressant. blends with lavender, lemon, clary sage, and clove

cardamom - calming, grounding, eases nausea. blends with rose, orange, bergamot, cinnamon, clove and cedarwood 

cedarwood - promotes emotional balance. blends with rosewood, bergamot, cypress and rosemary

chamomile - calming, promotes restful sleep. blends with bergamot, lavender, geranium, patchouli, and ylang ylang

cinnamon leaf - uplifting, insect repellant. blends with clove, cedar, orange, lemon and neroli

citronella - uplifting, antibacterial, insect repellant. blends with bergamot, orange, geranium, lemon, lavender

clary sage - antidepressant, stress relief, eases menstrual cramps and menopause symptoms. blends with geranium, chamomile, bergamot, cedarwood, lavender neroli *avoid if pregnant

clove - antimicrobial, eases headache, stimulating. blends with citronella, grapefruit, lemon, orange, peppermint, rosemary, and rose

cypress - promotes mental clarity, stimulates circulation, uplifting. blends with bergamot, cardamom, cedarwood, geranium, lavender, lemon, orange, pine, rose

eucalyptus - helps clear congestion, insect repellant, immune boosting. blends with basil, citronella, lavender, lemon, spearmint and tea tree

fennel - blends with geranium, rose, and lavender

fir balsam - calming, grounding soothing. blends with cedarwood, lavender, and rosemary

geranium - stress reducing, uplifting, antidepressant. blends with basil, bergamot, citronella, clary sage, fennel, grapefruit, juniper, lavender

ginger - warming, grounding, uplifting. blends with bergamot, cardamom, black pepper, spearmint, orange, and ylang ylang

grapefruit - mood balancing, stress relief, energizing. blends with other citrus oils, rosemary, cypress, lavender and geranium

juniper- calming, grounding, stress relief. blends with clary sage, bergamot, geranium, marjoram, rosemary and chamomile

lavender (english) - reminicent of a traditional "yardley of london" lavender. the gold standard for true lavender lovers. calming and stress relieving. blends with everything

lavender (french) - stress relief, calming, promotes restful sleep. blends with everything

lemon (5 fold) - energizing, uplifting, antimicrobial. blends with bergamot, orange, lime

lemongrass - energizing, uplifting, insect repelling. blends with pine, rosemary, lavender, marjoram, cedarwood and lemon

lime - mental clarity, immune boosting, energizing. blends with bergamot, cedarwood, cinnamon, clove, ginger and grapefruit

litsea Cubeba - balancing, uplifting, insect repelling. blends with basil, bergamot, geranium, rosemary, rosewood, ylang ylang

majoram - promotes restful sleep, eases tension headaches, stress relief. blends with orange, lavender, rosewood, eucalyptus, tea tree, basil, chamomile

neroli - great for stretch marks and scars. promotes restful sleep. blends with citrus oils, jasmine and rose

orange (5 fold) - uplifting, energizing, antidepressant. blends with lavender, bergamot, lemon, clary sage, cinnamon and clove

patchouli - grounding, soothing, insect repellant. blends with bergamot, cedarwood, rose, orange

peppermint - soothes headaches, nausea, and tension. blends with basil, bergamot, eucalyptus, citrus

petitgrain - emotional balance, calming, soothing. bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, lavender, lime, neroli, orange, rosemary

rosemary - mental clarity, energizing, stimulating. blends with basil, bergamot, cedarwood, lemon, orange and peppermint

rosewood - aphrodisiac, grounding, stress relieving. blends with cedarwood, geranium, rosemary, ylang ylang

sandalwood - mood balancing, grounding, mental clarity. blends with jasmine, ylang ylang, rosewood, patchouli, vetiver, rose

sage - stress relief, reduces menstural cramps and symptoms of menopaus. blends with bergamot, lavender, lemon and rosemary

spearmint - hormone balancing, improves memory, stress relief. blends with basil, bergamot, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary

spruce - relaxing, grounding, balancing. blends with lavender and rosemary

tangerine - energizing, uplifting, mood elevating. blends with basil, bergamot, clary sage, clove, lavender, lemon, lime, neroli, lemon

tea tree - antibacterial, antimicrobial, grounding. blends with cinnamon, clary sage, clove, geranium, lavender, rosewood and rosemary

vetiver - stress relief, energizing, mental clarity. blends with cedarwood, chamomile, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, lime, patchouli 

wintergreen - anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, congestion clearing. blends with eucalyptus, peppermint, spearmint

ylang ylang - mood boosting, anti anxiety, promotes restful sleep. blends with bergamot, grapefruit, lavender, neroli and rosewood

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skincare extracts

agave – naturally derived from the leaves of the sisal agave rigida, this extract provides effective soothing and calming properties, and is useful against dry or irritated skin. can have a softening effect against the skin

algae – derived from kelp and seaweed, algae extract has wonderful antioxidant properties. algae moisturizes within the formula and is suitable for sensitive or irritated skin types. nourishes the skin and hair with natural vitamins and minerals while protecting skin from antioxidant stress

arnica – derived from the arnica montana flower (aka mountain tobacco), arnica helps to stimulate the skin for a fresh and rejuvenated complexion. it is also widely used to soothe irritated skin

calendula - a natural oil extracted from marigold flowers (calendula officinalis). often used as a complementary or alternative treatment, calendula extract has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that might make it useful in healing wounds, soothing eczema, and relieving diaper rash

chamomile - helps fade spots, eliminate acne scars and fight breakouts when used topically, due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. chamomile extract is a powerhouse of antioxidants and protects the skin from free-radical damage

cucumber fruit – derived from natural cucumber fruit, this extract has cooling and tonic properties which make it ideal in cleansers, moisturizers, toners and after sun

elder flower – anti-microbial and anti-fungal compound found in elderflower (and berry) help to keep the skin healthy and clear. elder flower naturally balances out excess oils helping to prevent breakouts. an ideal extracts in skin and hair products that we utilize in 90% of our products

green tea - derived from the evergreen leaves of an asian tree (camellia sinensis), green tea extract promotes DNA repair. and ontains a powerful antioxidant called EGCG that fights DNA damage from UV rays to prevent skin cancer, which also signals it's role as a potent anti-aging ingredient that combats signs of aging

mallow - high-purity extract from the swiss alpine mallow flower that is high in mucilages, polysaccharides and tannins. mallow provides natural moisturizing and soothing properties, and is ideal for sensitive skin and for babies

marshmallow root – a well know anti-irritant that contains mucilage which is rich in asparagine, pectin, starch, polysaccharides, betaine, tannins, galacturonic acid, glucuronic acid, and galactose, mineral salts, and vitamins A, C, E and B complex. a great extract to feed the skin

oatmeal – made from rolled oat kernels (avena sativa), it is well known for relieving itch and irritated skin in preparations for the bath and in skin care, especially to soothe stressed, blemished and blotchy skin

slippery elm - derived from the bark of the slippery elm (ulmus fulva), traditionally used to promote wound healing and soothe burns, when applied topically it works as an emollient that soothes the skin. slippery elm also has anti-inflammatory properties and contains antioxidants, both of which boost skin health

willow bark - derived from the bark of the white willow, it is primarily used as a toning agent or mild cleanser. willow moisturizes the skin and acts as an anti irritant to soothe itchy or irritated skin

 

hair care extracts

barley + hops – backfills the hair shaft with natural sugars to fatten the diameter of hair without changing the pH or drying out

baobab protein - hydrolyzed protein & amino acid solution for superior hair damage recovery. The proteins are obtained from the large Baobab fruit seeds produced by the Adansonia digitat trees native to Africa. Also called the “tree of life” due to its ability to store water and withstand the harsh climate

cider vinegar - balances hair and scalp pH thereby closing the hair cuticle, making hair smoother and easier to detangle, shinier, less frizzy, less prone to breakage and more moisturized

rhodiola – fights the effects of stress on the hair, knitting together broken or frayed hair strands, and strengthens hair shaft

seaweed algae -  collagen and spirulina rich, these extracts help to fight hair loss by reducing scalp inflammation caused by bacterial infections, reduces the activity of 5-alpha reductase that causes hair loss along with healing any kind of scalp damage. It also promotes growth and makes it shine and high in volume

silk aminos – natural protein rich in sericin, which has a high hydroxy amino acid content important for the water-binding capacity which regulates the hair’s moisture content

 

natural botanicals

kelp - seaweed bathing helps lower body stress and relieve skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and acne, and the release of toxins.

spirulina - a powerful antioxidant and anti inflammatory that can actually help detox your body of heavy metals, including arsenic

rose petals - besides the lovely scent, rose also contains anti-inflammatory benefits that can help to reduce swelling of the feet and ankles, and it can also work to calm any rosacea or eczema

lavender buds - the calming qualities of lavender can help you relax, and it's anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties can provide natural pain relief for sore and achy feet and joints

charcoal - detoxifying activated charcoal made from coconut shells

matcha tea - benefits include moisturizing, softening and soothing of the skin. matcha baths are said to have antioxidant properties. great for calming breakouts and acne

colloidal oat - used for centuries to soothe dry, itchy skin. its content of unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant chemicals called avenanthramides boost skin health and ability to hold moisture

 

sea salts for soaking

dead sea salt - has been renown for its therapeutic properties, and people have traveled to soak in these waters for centuries. dead sea salts contains 21 minerals including magnesium, calcium, sulfur, bromide, iodine, sodium, zinc and potassium. these essential minerals naturally occur in our bodies but must be replenished, as they are lost throughout the day. these minerals are known to treat, detoxify, and cleanse our bodies. we begin every salt blend with dead sea salts for the saltiest therapeutic soaking experience

french grey sea salt - is a plastic-free salt that is harvested from the pristine waters of the brittany region. produced using the ancient method of solar evaporation in a region that is free of pollution and has high evaporation rates. french grey salt is considered one of the purest salts in the world

european spa salt - is harvested from the pristine waters of the mediterranean sea. they are produced using the ancient method of solar evaporation in a region that is free of pollution and has high evaporation rates. european spa salts are also considered one of the purest salts in the world

hawaiian black lava salt - as an all-natural, solar-evaporated, pacific sea salt blended with activated charcoal powder, which is derived from hawaiian coconut shells. black lava salt, combined with activated charcoal is commonly thought to draw out toxins and impurities from the body

himalayan salt - formed over the last 250 million years, it is considered the purest and most beautiful salt in the world. himalayan salt is pink because of the minerals within these underground sea salt deposits that formed when an ancient inland sea slowly evaporated, leaving behind expansive mineral salt deposits. since many of these elements found within each grain of salt naturally occur within us and in the environment, they are easily absorbed and utilized on a cellular level. pink himalayan salt re-mineralizes the body with minerals and trace elements essential to our health and well being

epsom salt - a pure mineral compound of magnesium sulfate. our epsom salts are premium grade, and can be a wonderful addition to your bath to soothe tired and aching muscles, and help to remove impurities and detox the skin

dendritic salt - we use a bit of dendritic salt in every blend. dendritic salt is an all natural, high purity, free flowing fine grain salt that has been crystallized to provide greater surface area. dendritic salt doubles the absorption of fragrance or essential oils and retains scent longer than other salts