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All creative workshop scents are subject to seasonal demand.

If your favorite scent—or the combination you'd love to create—isn't available during the workshop, don't worry, just CLICK HERE!

We offer a much larger fragrance collection in our online shop.

You're welcome to place an order after the workshop, and we'll handcraft your candle in the scent or custom blend of your choice. It's a great way to take home exactly the fragrance you had in mind, even if it wasn't part of the workshop selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your Nose Is Connected to Your Emotional Brain

    Unlike your other senses, smell has a direct pathway to areas of the brain involved in emotion and memory—including the amygdala and hippocampus. This is why a familiar fragrance can instantly remind you of a childhood home, favorite vacation, or loved one.

    Researchers refer to this relationship between scent and emotion as aromachology—the study of how fragrances influence mood, perception, and behavior.

    What science suggests:

    ✓ Pleasant scents may influence mood

    ✓ Certain aromas may increase feelings of calm or alertness

    ✓ Smells often trigger emotional memories more quickly than sights or sounds

    ✓ Personal experiences and cultural background strongly influence how a scent is perceived

  • Creating a Balanced Fragrance

    Professional perfumers build fragrances in layers, often described as notes.

    Top Notes: These are the first scents you notice.

    Usually:

    • Citrus

    • Mint

    • Herbs

    • Light fruits

    Purpose:
    Create brightness and first impressions.

    Examples:
    Lemon • Bergamot • Grapefruit • Peppermint

    Middle Notes: Often called the "heart" of a fragrance.

    Usually:

    • Lavender

    • Rose

    • Jasmine

    • Sage

    • Rosemary

    Purpose:
    Give the fragrance personality and balance.

    Base Notes: These linger the longest.

    Usually:

    • Cedarwood

    • Sandalwood

    • Vanilla

    • Amber

    • Patchouli

    • Fir

    Purpose:
    Add warmth, richness, and longevity.

    A Simple Formula

    • 40% Base Notes

    • 40% Middle Notes

    • 20% Top Notes

    This isn't a rule—just a starting point that often creates a balanced scent.

  • Different rooms often benefit from different fragrance styles based on the activities that happen there.

    Bedroom Suggested profile: Soft and relaxing

    • Lavender

    • Vanilla

    • Cedarwood

    Home Office Suggested profile: Bright and mentally refreshing

    • Rosemary

    • Lemon

    • Peppermint

    Kitchen Suggested profile: Clean and crisp

    • Lemon

    • Basil

    • Bergamot

    Bathroom Suggested profile: Spa-inspired

    • Eucalyptus

    • Lavender

    • White Tea

    Living Room Suggested profile: Warm and inviting

    • Sandalwood

    • Amber

    • Cashmere

    • Vanilla

    Entryway Suggested profile: Fresh first impression

    • Citrus

    • White Tea

    • Rain Water

    • Fir

  • Your favorite scent isn't necessarily the one with the strongest research—it may be the one your brain has learned to associate with a positive experience. By intentionally using the same fragrance during activities like reading, meditation, or creative work, you may begin to strengthen those associations over time through learned scent-memory connections.