About Us

Meet Susan Farber

Founder of Sol Aromatics | Artisan Perfumer | Aromatherapist | Psychotherapist

I’m Susan Farber, founder of Sol Aromatics—offering natural perfume-making experiences on California’s Central Coast that blend creativity, connection, and the therapeutic power of scent.

My passion for fragrance began in childhood, when my mother gifted me a small perfume kit. I would spend hours blending oils, captivated by how scent could stir the imagination. That early spark eventually led me to study natural perfumery and aromatherapy with master teachers, deepening a lifelong relationship with scent and its power to evoke emotion and presence.

As a licensed psychotherapist, I integrate aromatherapy into my clinical practice. I use client-centered blending to help individuals create and anchor positive states of being through the transformative language of scent.

At the heart of Sol Aromatics is the meaning behind SOL—the Spiral of Life. This symbol represents growth, transformation, and the ever-turning rhythms of nature. My work supports people through the emotional seasons of life, offering scent-based tools for grounding, renewal, and creative self-discovery.

I handcraft small-batch natural perfumes and incense using rare botanicals from around the world. I also make my own tinctures and natural absolutes—honoring old-world perfumery practices rooted in patience, intention, and a deep respect for nature. My aromatic garden is both muse and material, inspiring many creations and providing delicate flowers for traditional enfleurage.

One of the most meaningful parts of my work is teaching. I offer immersive, hands-on natural perfume-making workshops throughout the Santa Ynez Valley and Central Coast. These small-group experiences offer personalized guidance as each participant creates their signature fragrance—an invitation to slow down, engage the senses, and explore creativity in a deeply nurturing environment.

Sol Aromatics invites you to experience the art of natural perfumery and deepen your connection to nature, memory, and your inner landscape.