Over the past three decades, LAFCO has honored a commitment to quality and honesty.
Each home fragrance and personal care creation is not merely a product, but a testament to the artisanal excellence derived from the earth’s most generous offerings. These ingredients, curated from every corner of the globe, come with stories as rich and complex as their scents.
The Source & Story Collection represents the evolution of LAFCO’s Pure Promise.
With meticulous care, we have designed this collection to transcend the ordinary, creating an immersive sensory journey that pays homage to the lands and hands that nurture these natural treasures.
Immerse yourself in the Source & Story Collection to discover the provenance of each ingredient, the dedication behind its harvest, and the symbiotic partnership between LAFCO and the local communities that breathe life into each story.
Read on to learn about the three fragrances featured in this collection…
Scale the Mountains of Nepal with Timur Pepper
Inspiration comes from the strong women who harvest Nepal’s prized berry, Timur Pepper, from the Himalayan mountains. Used as a top note in this fragrance blend, Timur Pepper combines a base of exotic fruit with sweet hints of orange flower and notes of grapefruit.
Presented in a gray frosted glass vessel, the Timur Pepper Signature 15.5-ounce candle blends sweet citrus overtones with spicy pepper, complemented by a floral heart of jasmine and geranium bourbon. The warm and woody base of this fragrance comes from patchouli, vetiver, amber, and fir balsam which create creamy, chocolate undertones.
Visit the Coastal Island of Madagascar with Geranium Bourbon
Inspiration for this fragrance comes from the spirited Malagasy farming community that harvests Madagascar’s Geranium Bourbon. Used as a middle note in this fragrance blend, Geranium Bourbon has a fresh floral aroma with complex green and rosy undertones.
Presented in a pink frosted glass vessel, the Geranium Bourbon Signature 15.5-ounce candle blends the crispness of rhubarb with the green fragrance of galbanum, freshened with floral hints of Germanium Bourbon and sweet notes of peach and bergamot. Built on a foundation of patchouli, cedarwood, and cannabis, this blend is complex and exotic.
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Explore the Remote Valleys of Peru with Andean Myrtle
This fragrance was conceptualized as an olfactive tribute to the sacred Incan civilization of Peru. It features Andean Myrtle (Myrtle Inca Essence) which has a multifaceted aroma of fresh, leafy, fruity, and resinous notes.
Presented in an olive-colored glass vessel, the Andean Myrtle Signature 15.5-ounce candle balances the calming herbal qualities of Andean Myrtle against zesty lime, sparkling mandarin, and spicy schinus molle. Base notes of palo santo and moss give the blend a grounding, earthy quality.
Partnerships that Empower Communities
LAFCO’s commitment to sustainable sourcing, humanitarian support, and fair trade is exemplified through our partnerships with Mane and Cosmo International Fragrances.
In Nepal, our collaboration with Mane helps fund local women’s education programs and provides communities with access to clean drinking water. In Madagascar, we work with Mane to empower local growers with farming education that endorses low water consumption and pesticide-free practices. And in Peru, our partnership with Cosmo International Fragrances helps provide seedlings and harvesting education to local women farmers from the Quechua community.
Each fragrance in the Source & Story Collection honors LAFCO’s commitment to sustainable sourcing, humanitarian support, and fair trade.
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