Ava Botanica

Welcome to my humble scent studio where I practice aromatherapy while completing a professional training at Stichting Wellness, guided by Ellen Wagenaar and Drs. Harmen Rijpkema. Alongside this, I follow masterclasses with The Perfume School by Karen Gilbert, where I learn the art of natural perfumery.

While studying, I began creating natural perfume formulas and essential oil blends, made slowly and with care. Each blend is a small composition of nature, created either intuitively or personally for someone who feels drawn to a specific scent. Essential oils are pure extracts of plants, herbs, resins, and flowers; each carries its own character and story.

Beyond perfumes, I handcraft a range of natural skincare, including creams, shower, and bath products designed to bring a moment of nature into your daily ritual. Because our skin is our largest organ, I believe it deserves the same conscious care as the food we eat.

Scent has a profound influence on our well-being, as it is the only sense with a direct connection to the emotional center of our brain. It has the power to bypass the mind and speak directly to our feelings, memories, and nervous system. To me, scent feels like an invisible layer of protection, something that keeps you close to yourself, offers comfort, and quietly lifts the spirit.

Guided by this feeling, I work only with natural materials and as many organic ingredients as possible, honoring the balance between humans and the living world. Through these small elixirs, I hope to gently reconnect people with nature. Within each bottle, the essences perform a quiet dance, ready to unfold on your skin and accompany you through the day as a soft and faithful companion, a gentle bridge between your inner world and the earth around you.