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Scent is perhaps our most evocative sense. How many of our earliest memories revolve around the scent of food being prepared by a parent, the smell of oil and chemicals in the garage or the aroma of the flowers in our yards as we romped as children? Scent can immediately transport us back to our earliest days, before we even had the words to describe our experiences. As we learn more and more about the past through developments in modern science and research, a new world opens up to us where we can recreate the past and with it a...

Few fragrance notes generate strong opinions quite the way that patchouli does. Many who love it wear it almost exclusively while those who don't have been known to address their dislike in rather candid terms. But what is patchouli? Why is it associated with hippies? Here's a brief guide that might provide some insight on this oft maligned scent.   Patchouli, (Pogostemon cablin), aromatic flowering plant of the mint family (Lamiaceae), the leaves of which are a source of essential oil that is used as a fragrance in perfumes, cosmetics, and incense. Patchouli is native to tropical Asia, where it...

We are pleased to announce the release of our Spring 2022 collection on Sunday, 3/27 at 9am Pacific Time!  Perfume Oils, Eau De Parfums, Hair Oil, Pumpkin Butter, Bubbling Scrub, Whipped Soap, Soy Wax Tarts, Refresher Sprays and Sugar Exfoliants: Azure Dragon (New!) Smoldering dragon's blood resin, cooling rain, blue chamomile and a cloud of vanilla sweet cream. Honeybelle A blooming orchard: orange blossom honey, soft white tea and creamy white amber. Milkmaid Flushed, but demure. Fresh milk, clean linens, pale musk and pink sweet pea blossom. Ploughman Well worn leather, dirt n' dandelions, carrot, a pinch of tobacco and...

Here at the Haus, we are lucky to have a wide collection of fragrances to sample, but after all this time, we have found few notes as magical as Amber! What exactly is Amber (and can you really use it to make dinosaurs)? Amber is the prehistoric resin of trees. This resin has gone through many changes over millions of years to get to the state it’s in. This fossilized version of tree resin is much sought after and coveted by both gem sellers and scientists alike. The process it goes through leaves this gem with extraordinary properties, such as...

Spring Tonics & Elixirs After a long winter (and recent snow & ice storms), we’re definitely ready for spring.  Escape the residual winter chill with these invigorating, botanical-inspired blends!  Spring Tonic & Elixir items will be live in the shop starting at 9AM Pacific this Sunday 2/27! We'll see you there! The Haus xoxo Available in Body Emulsion, Bubbling Scrub, Whipped Soap, Pumpkin Butter, Refresher Sprays, Soy Wax Tarts, Perfume Oil, Hair Oil and Eau De Parfum: Tonic #4 (Back To The Original Formula!) Yuzu, basil, cilantro, lemongrass and raw sugar cane accord. Tonic #5 Sweetgrass and aquatic notes with lavender,...