Natural Perfume-Making Experiences
Natural Perfume-Making Experiences
Enter the world of natural perfumery with Susan Farber, a perfumer and certified aromatherapist who has been sharing her passion for botanical fragrance on California’s Central Coast since 2017. Explore an exquisite palette of botanical essences, from delicate florals and aromatic woods to warm spices, rich resins, rare absolutes, and Susan’s own specialty blends.
Discover the beauty and complexity of natural perfumery as you explore aromatic materials and the art of fragrance formulation. During these immersive 2½–3-hour private experiences, each guest develops and refines a natural perfume, discovering how its character evolves as it is worn.
Whether celebrating a special occasion or sharing a creative experience, Sol Aromatics offers an intimate setting for connection, creativity, and self-expression. Each guest leaves with a handcrafted perfume to take home. No previous experience is necessary.
Experiences are available at Susan’s Buellton studio or at vacation rentals, wineries, hotels, homes, and workplaces throughout Solvang, Santa Barbara, Montecito, the Santa Ynez Valley, and California’s Central Coast.
Ideal for couples, bridal showers, bachelorette celebrations, birthdays, girls’ weekends, retreats, and corporate gatherings.
Available October 2026
Potions of Intention
A Seasonal Private Perfume-Making Experience
Explore the connection between scent, creativity, and intention in this immersive natural perfume-making experience. Guests create a personal fragrance from a curated palette of botanical essences and fill a hand-blown pendant bottle to take home as a keepsake.
Perfect for private groups, retreats, bridal celebrations, and special gatherings on California’s Central Coast.
Rooted in Nature. Crafted with Care.
Welcome to Sol Aromatics. SOL stands for the Spiral of Life, an ancient symbol of growth and transformation. It also reflects my own journey with fragrance.
My love of fragrance began with a perfume kit my mother gave me as a little girl. I spent hours immersed in mixing scents, losing all track of time. Years later, life brought me back to that first passion, leading me to study natural perfumery with master perfumers in California and abroad.
Today, I create natural perfumes, personalized aromatherapy blends, and immersive scent experiences inspired by the remarkable connection between fragrance, memory, and emotion. I love how scent can transport us to another time, evoke feelings, inspire creativity, and bring us into the present moment.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or exploring scent as a pathway to emotional well-being, my hope is that you leave with something meaningful: a fragrance you've created and an experience you'll remember.
Susan Farber
Founder, Sol Aromatics
