Thoughtfully chosen
We believe the quality of a fragrance begins long before it reaches the bottle.
Every essential oil, absolute, resin, and tincture is selected with care, not only for its individual beauty but for the way it contributes to the fragrance as a whole. We value the depth, subtlety, and natural imperfections that give botanical materials their distinctive character.
Our approach is simple: to create beautiful perfumes that honour the ingredients from which they are made.
From Plant to Perfume
There are many ways to capture the scent of a plant. We work mainly with four traditional forms of natural aromatic materials:
Essential Oils
The aromatic essence of plants, most commonly obtained through steam distillation or expression. From bright citrus peels to fragrant woods and leaves, essential oils form the foundation of many of our perfumes.
Resins
Naturally occurring aromatic substances released by certain trees and plants, resins have been treasured in perfumery for centuries. Often warm, rich, and complex, they bring depth, character, and a beautiful lingering quality to a fragrance.
Absolutes
Rich, concentrated aromatic extracts, often made from delicate flowers and botanicals that cannot easily be steam-distilled. Absolutes capture an extraordinary depth and complexity of scent.
Tinctures
Created by allowing aromatic botanical materials to steep in alcohol, slowly drawing out their fragrant qualities. Tincturing is a traditional perfumery technique that can capture subtle aromas in a particularly intimate way. We often tincture local ingredients like Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar & Cottonwood Buds.
There's a lot that goes into our perfumes, and a lot that never will.
We believe that what we leave out is just as important as what we put in. Our perfumes are thoughtfully crafted using natural aromatic materials, without unnecessary additives or artificial fragrances. It is our promise to keep our formulations as true to nature as possible.
No synthetic fragrances
No petrochemicals
No artificial fragrance oils
No added dyes
No parabens
No phthalates
No animal products
No sulfates
No scents reproduced in a lab
Ingredients
Citrus
Bergamot Oil (Citrus Bergamia)
Bitter Orange Oil (Citrus Aurantium Amara)
Clementine Oil (Citrus Clementina)
Grapefruit Oil (Citrus Paradisi)
Green Mandarin Oil (Citrus Reticulata)
Lemon Oil (Citrus Medica Limonum)
Lime Oil (Citrus Aurantifolia)
Mandarin Oil (Citrus Nobilis)
Orange Oil, Sweet (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis)
Petitgrain Oil (Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf & Twig)
Tangerine Oil (Citrus Reticulata)
Yuzu Oil (Citrus Junos)
Floral
Baronia Absolute (Baronia Megastigma)
Carnation Absolute (Dianthus Caryophyllus)
Gardenia Absolute (Gardenia Jasminoides)
Geranium Oil (Pelargonium Graveolens)
Neroli Oil (Citrus Aurantium)
Geranium Oil Bourbon (Pelargonium Graveolens)
Hyacinth Absolute (Hyacinthus Orientalis)
Jasmin Absolute (Jasminum Sambac)
Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute (Jasminum Grandiflorum)
Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris)
Narcissus Absolute (Narcissus Poeticus)
Plumeria (Frangipani) (Plumeria Alba)
Rose Absolute (Rosa Centifolia)
Rose Essential Oil / Rose Otto (Rosa Damascena)
Rose Geranium Oil (Pelargonium Roseum)
Tuberose Absolute (Polianthes Tuberosa)
Violet Leaf Absolute (Viola Odorata)
Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga Odorata)
Mimosa Absolute (Mimosa Tenuiflora)
Herbs & Spices
Chamomile Blue (German) (Chamomilla Recutita)
Clary Sage Oil (Salvia Sclarea)
Honey Myrtle Oil (Melaleuca Teretifolia or Melaleuca ‘Oleosum’)
Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Lavandin Oil (Lavandula Hybrida)
Melissa Oil (Melissa Officinalis)
Mango Myrtle Oil (Syzygium Oleosum)
Rainbow Myrtle (Leptospermum Petersonii)
Rosemary Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
Black Pepper Oil (Piper Nigrum)
Cardamom Oil (Elettaria Cardamomum)
Cinnamon Oil (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, Leaf)
Clove Bud Oil (Eugenia Caryophyllus)
Coriander Seed Oil (Coriandrum Sativum)
Ginger Oil (Zingiber Officinale)
Nutmeg Oil (Myristica Fragrans)
Saffron (Crocus Sativus)
Pink Pepper Oil
Woods & Conifers
Amyris Essential Oil (Amyris Balsamifera)
Cedar Leaf (Western Red Cedar) Oil & Tincture (Thuja Plicata)
Cedarwood Oil, Virginian (Juniperus Virginiana)
Douglas Fir Essence (Pseudotsuga Menziesii)
Juniper Berry Oil (Juniperus Communis)
Sandalwood Oil (Santalum Spicatum, Australian)
Spruce (Black) Oil (Tsuga Canadensis)
Tamarack / Larch (Larix Laricina Essential Oil)
Resins & Balms
Balsam Poplar (Cottonwood) (Populus Balsamifera)
Benzoin Resin (Styrax Benzoin)
Cistus Resin / Labdanum (Cistus Ladanifer or Cistus Labdaniferus)
Elemi Resin (Canarium Luzonicum)
Frankincense Oil (Boswellia Carterii)
Galbanum Oil (Ferula Galbaniflua)
Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha)
Peru Balsam (Myroxylon Pereirae)
Opoponax
Green & Fruity
Ananas Sativas Extract (Pineapple)
Black Currant Bud Oil (Ribes Nigrum)
Cucumber Seed Oil (Cucumis Sativus)
Raspberry Fruit (Rubus Idaeus)
Palmerosa
Orris (Iris) Oil (Iris Pallida)Jamarosa
Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri)
Gourmond & Edibile-inspired
Cocoa Absolute (Theobroma Cacao)
Coffee Absolute (Coffea Arabica)
Coconut CO₂ Extract (Cocos Nucifera)
Tonka Bean Absolute (Dipteryx Odorata)
Vanilla Absolute (Vanilla Planifolia)
Vanilla Bean Tincture (Vanilla Planifolia)
Celery Seed Oil
Maple Sap (Acer Saccharum)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Miscellaneous, Smoky & Musky
Bracket Fungus Tincture (Fomitopsis Ochracea)
Oud (Agarwood) Absolute (Aquilaria Agallocha)
Tobacco (aged Cuban) Extract (Nicotiana Tabacum)
Ambrette Seed Oil (Abelmoschus Moschatus)
Carriers, Solvents & Bases
Alcohol Denat. (Grain Based Alcohol)
Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)
Laurie and our small team thoughtfully formulate and handcraft every fragrance with care and intention in our small shop in Cowichan Bay.
We are proud to be a 100% independently owned, family-run perfumery.
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, the traditional territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes.
