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Behind the Scents March: What's All This Even For?

I guess I'm kicking things off a bit dramatically this time, but hang with me on this one because I just couldn't think of a better title and I know how insane it sounds! lol But, with everything going on in the world, it's got me thinking a lot about what I do, what I've done, and like, the "why"...

March 08, 2026
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Behind the Scents: April Edition

The thing about sustainability is that it's only truly sustainable if more people can access it because sustainability works best in practice. So, if most people can't practice it, can it be sustainable? It's kinda my my gripe about...

April 06, 2025
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Behind the Scents: February Edition

There’s no time like the present to put focus on our local communities. The local shops within our communities provide so much more than just “stuff”. They provide a curated experience with intent to make you feel welcome and safe. They host community events that help connect us with other like minded people. They help us stay active and creative. They keep us and community members employed. And perhaps one of the most important things is...

February 16, 2025
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Our Rebrand Inspo + a (Re)Launch Party!

What inspired our branding? Read on to learn more about what inspired our new branding, and rsvp to our launch event this Thursday (July 20th 2023, 6-8pm)!
July 17, 2023
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The Subjectivity of Scent

A question that we get asked all of the time is: "Which scents are for men and which scents are for women?" Scent. Is. Subjective. Simply put, this means, you like what you like! Read on...
March 30, 2022
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