About Us

Meet Susan Farber

Founder of Sol Aromatics | Artisan Perfumer | Aromatherapist | Psychotherapist

Hi. I'm Susan Farber, founder of Sol Aromatics, where I offer natural perfume-making experiences and aromatherapy workshops on California's Central Coast.

My passion for fragrance began in childhood when my mother gifted me a small perfume kit. As a child, I spent hours blending tiny bottles of fragrant oils, fascinated by all the different scents and the endless combinations I could create. Making fragrances for my mother and friends, I would become so absorbed in the process that time seemed to stand still.  That early fascination eventually led me to study natural perfumery and aromatherapy with master teachers, deepening a lifelong relationship with botanical essences.

At the heart of Sol Aromatics is SOL—the Spiral of Life, a symbol of growth, transformation, and life's journey. Representing the physical, mental, and spiritual development of a life unfolding through the seasons and years, the spiral reflects my appreciation for the ways we grow and change over time.  Through aromatherapy and natural perfumery, I explore how scent can ground us in the present moment and support us through periods of change.

I handcraft small-batch natural perfumes and incense using thoughtfully sourced botanical essences.  I also create my own tinctures and natural absolutes using traditional methods practiced by perfumers for centuries. My aromatic garden is filled with fragrant flowers that are a continual inspiration, from the scent of roses that greet me during the day to the fragrance of night-blooming jasmine drifting through the evening air.  My garden is one of my greatest joys.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is teaching. Through perfume-making experiences and aromatherapy workshops, I guide participants in creating a fragrance or blend that is uniquely their own. I enjoy helping people discover that they can create a scent that is both beautiful and deeply personal.

If you would like to learn more about my psychotherapy practice, visit susanfarbermft.com.