Press & Media
Press & Media
Featured in Regional Publications & Lifestyle Media
Natural Perfume-Making Experiences Featured Throughout California's Central Coast
Since 2018, Sol Aromatics and founder Susan Farber have been featured in regional newspapers and lifestyle publications for their natural perfume-making experiences, private perfume workshops, custom fragrance experiences, and handcrafted botanical perfumes.
Located in Solvang, California, Sol Aromatics offers immersive perfume-making experiences, custom fragrance workshops, and private perfume events for visitors and locals throughout Solvang, Santa Barbara, the Santa Ynez Valley, and California's Central Coast.
Whether celebrating a birthday, bridal shower, bachelorette party, anniversary, corporate team-building event, retreat, girls' weekend, or looking for one of the most unique things to do in Solvang or Santa Barbara Wine Country, guests create their own signature botanical perfume in a fun, hands-on experience guided by natural perfumer Susan Farber.
The articles below highlight Susan Farber's dedication to the art of natural perfumery and the immersive experiences that have made Sol Aromatics a distinctive destination on California's Central Coast.
Featured Articles
Editorial features & press coverage
Santa Barbara News-Press
Fragrances to Waft at Wildling Museum's Perfume Workshop
August 27, 2018
One of the earliest newspaper features on Sol Aromatics, this article introduced founder Susan Farber and her passion for natural perfumery. It highlights her transition from psychotherapy to botanical fragrance, the inspiration behind Sol Aromatics, and the launch of her natural perfume-making workshops at the Wildling Museum in Solvang. The article also explores her philosophy of using botanical essences to create meaningful fragrance experiences that inspire creativity, connection, and well-being.
View the Original Newspaper FeatureThe Santa Maria Sun
Susan Farber Hosts Natural Perfume Workshop in Solvang
February 4, 2020
The Santa Maria Sun featured Sol Aromatics' natural perfume-making workshop in Solvang, where guests learned fragrance composition while creating their own signature perfume using carefully curated botanical essences.
Read the Full ArticleThe Santa Maria Sun
Artisan Natural Perfumer Susan Farber Guides CalNAM Visitors in Building Transportive Scents From the Ground Up
March 13, 2025
The Santa Maria Sun featured Sol Aromatics' Valentine's Day natural perfume-making workshop at the Wildling Museum in Solvang. The experience allows guests to explore romantic botanical essences such as rose, jasmine, chocolate, vanilla, sandalwood, and ylang ylang while creating a personalized fragrance to take home.
Read the Full ArticleThe Santa Ynez Valley Star
Perfumer Susan Farber Has a Nose for Notes
June 3, 2025
The Santa Ynez Valley Star profiled Susan Farber's work as a natural perfumer and founder of Sol Aromatics, highlighting her botanical fragrance collection and immersive perfume-making experiences throughout the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County.
Read the Full ArticleSanta Barbara Wedding Style
Bottling Your Love Story: Sol Aromatics' Potions of Intention for Weddings
June 9, 2026
Featured in Santa Barbara Wedding Style, this article highlights Sol Aromatics' wedding perfume experiences, where couples and wedding parties create custom botanical fragrances that become meaningful keepsakes of their celebration.
Read the Full ArticleAlso Featured By
Recognized by museums, wineries, tourism organizations & regional media
- Los Angeles Times
- KCBX
- California Art and Nature Museum
- Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm
- Strange Family Vineyards
- Windmill Nursery
- Discover Buellton
- Final Girl Wines
Book a Private Perfume-Making Experience
Looking for a memorable experience in Solvang, Santa Barbara, or the Santa Ynez Valley?
Sol Aromatics offers private perfume-making experiences for:
Birthdays • Bridal Showers • Bachelorette Parties • Couples & Date Nights • Corporate Team Building • Retreats • Girls' Weekends • Family Gatherings • Wine Country Visitors
Each guest is guided step by step in creating a signature botanical perfume using a curated collection of premium natural essences. No experience is necessary—just curiosity, creativity, and a love of beautiful fragrance.
Book Your Private Perfume-Making Experience