About Us
I.
Founders
Perfume & design duo, Emily & Fred L’Ami
We’re drawn to scent’s invisible power.
After training in aromatherapy & perfumery, I found myself at the intersection of therapeutic science & olfactory art. Meanwhile, after years in design, Fred wanted to create something that resonated beyond the visual. Together, we decided to develop the sensory pieces we wanted in our day — refined, thoughtful scents crafted for specific emotional effects.
We started with smokeless incense because I loved the ritual from my childhood, but not the overpowering smells & smoke. From there, BODHA evolved into what it is now: perfumes, candles & incense created for sensory people who understand that fragrance shapes how you experience life.
We hope you enjoy, Emily & Fred L’Ami
II.
Process
We see each BODHA creation as a collaboration between scent & experience.
Emily takes an emotion-first approach to fragrance design, beginning with the feeling she wants to create, then drawing on her understanding of how ingredients activate both psychological & physiological pathways. Trained in aromatherapy and perfumery, she brings scientific knowledge to the art of fragrance creation, allowing her to craft precise formulations that create specific emotional effects.
‘As the nose behind BODHA, Emily L’Ami is well versed in the intoxicating world of scent.’
— VOGUE
Fred approaches design through intuition & intention, crafting the weight, curves, and materials you might not consciously notice but that deepen every encounter. From the touchstone shape of our perfume lids to the textures of our packaging, he creates tactile experiences that resonate beyond the visual.
Making our collection
III.
Studio
The BODHA scent studio
Nestled in the leafy hills of Pasadena is our custom scent studio — part laboratory, part sanctuary. We develop every BODHA piece here, from botanical sourcing to final packaging. Beyond our collection, we create bespoke fragrance experiences through select collaborations & commissions.
Scent Projects
Activist: scent development
Le Rub: scent development
Building Block: product collaboration
F Miller: scent development
Apiece Apart: product development
Allbirds: scent development
Orsa & Winston: scent experience
Cathay Pacific: scent & product development