Sonoma Scent Studio's perfumer, Laurie Erickson, lives in the beautiful rolling hills of Sonoma County in northern California’s wine country. Her love of gardening and the outdoors inspired her study of perfumery, and she established Sonoma Scent Studio in 2004.

“I've always found the beauty of our California oaks and coastal redwoods to be inspiring and soothing, and I've also enjoyed gardening with fragrant flowers as far back as I remember. My mother and grandmother grew sweet peas, roses, and jasmine that I loved, so I asked if I could grow them in my own first garden as a girl. Growing flowers in my gardens over the years sparked my interest in blending essential oils, but I soon discovered I enjoyed blending with woods, incense, and spice notes as much as with florals. Sourcing the best ingredients is one part of the job I enjoy the most. I've sampled and studied thousands of botanical essences, perfumery ingredients, and fine perfumes from large and small fragrance houses around the world.” — Laurie Erickson