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Behind the Scents: August Edition

Behind the Scents: August Edition

While I can't divulge too much information now, I've got a great collaboration happening for fall that fruit and spice lovers are going to be OVER THE MOON for. It features a scent note that I don't often use too much of because I typically don't love to play with it, but I took that as a challenge because if I could make it so that I loved it, then mission accomplished ✅.

August 31, 2025
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Behind the Scents: June Edition

I'm sure that, as much as we're all trying to not get bogged down by the news, that we all know what's been going on and what just happened. Truth be told, it's event season so it's been easy to bury my head in work because when I do come up for air, I'm...

June 22, 2025
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Behind The Scents: May Edition

WELL, THIS MONTH FLEW BY! Is it just me, or is it f***ing beautiful outside? I've been so focused on absorbing the natural beauty around me that it's almost June...
May 25, 2025
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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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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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Cycling is Home.

We are so excited for our first guest writer feature, and kicking it off is our own customer service reprentative, Samantha! Queer representation is super important every month, as all of our customers should feel represented by us, and we are honored that Sam has offered up her words regarding a topic she really cares about.
June 16, 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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