LaRen Johnson has spent over 20 years in the fragrance world, but her love for scent started long before that. Fun fact: her name was inspired by Ralph Lauren, so maybe this passion was meant to be! She got her start as an intern at a candle company, and from the moment she caught that first whiff of wax and fragrance oil, she was hooked. Since then, she has had the joy of working with leading candle, wax melt, and essential oil suppliers, and she has even studied the art and history of perfumery in Grasse, France, known as the world’s perfume capital. Along the way, she has explored inspiring fragrance destinations like the Maison & Objet Show in Paris and the exclusive fragrance room at Harrods in London. For LaRen, fragrance isn’t just a career; it’s a lifelong obsession. To her, scent is more than something that smells good; it’s a way to tell stories, spark emotions, and create beautiful memories that linger long after the moment has passed.