Botanical Perfumes
Before you choose a botanical perfume
Choosing a botanical perfume begins with you, not with the perfume. The fragrances you enjoy most are often those that naturally suit your preferences and become a comfortable part of who you are.
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When helping someone choose a perfume, certified aromatherapist Lena first asks which aromas they are naturally drawn to. Do you enjoy fresh citrus, soft florals, warm woods, herbs, or resins? The answer provides a good place to begin.
Rather than smelling perfumes only from the bottle, Lena encourages trying them on the skin. A perfume in the bottle is only the beginning. As the essential oils warm and develop, the fragrance gradually reveals its full character and becomes unique to the person wearing it.
If you’re curious about how Lena creates balanced botanical perfumes using carefully selected essential oils, read more about her formulation approach and why careful selection and restraint matter.
When trying botanical perfumes, pay attention not only to how they smell, but also to how they make you feel. Many people also find it helpful to compare only two or three fragrances at a time, as our sense of smell quickly becomes tired when too many perfumes are tested together.
Lena believes the right perfume is not necessarily the one that attracts the most attention. It is the one you enjoy returning to each day, until it feels like a natural part of you. Often, the most beautiful moment is when you no longer notice your own perfume, while those around you still do.
Below you’ll find our collection of botanical perfumes, each handcrafted by Lena using carefully selected essential oils to create balanced, naturally evolving fragrances for everyday wear.
