Slow infusions, botanical balance, and the quiet power of aroma
We get so many compliments on the scent of our products — and just as many curious questions.
“This is so good… what is it?”
And it makes sense. Our scents don’t shout. They whisper.
They unfold slowly, linger softly, and settle into the skin like memory - warm, familiar, and impossible to place.
Each blend is custom-crafted, using only gentle infusions and low concentrations of essential oils. No synthetic fragrance, no overpowering notes, just carefully layered botanicals that work in harmony with your skin.
At Bare Gaia, we approach scent the same way we approach skincare, with reverence, restraint, and deep intention. Every aromatic note in our formulations is there for a reason: to ground, uplift, comfort and connect you with something elemental.
Rather than to use synthetic fragrance or high concentrations of essential oils, we craft our scents through gentle infusions, subtle layering and cold pressed essential blends ensuring even the most sensitive skin can feel at home in our rituals.
Here’s how our scent stories unfold:
Vanilla Oil
Jojoba oil infused with whole vanilla beans
At the heart of every Bare Gaia formulation is a quiet thread of warmth, our signature soft base scent: Vanilla. We slowly infuse whole vanilla beans in organic jojoba oil, letting time do the work. Stored in a cool, dark space for weeks, the beans release their gentle aroma into the golden oil, drop by drop.
The result is a sensual and comforting, skin-soothing and rich in antioxidants. Jojoba, with its skin-balancing properties, carries the full-bodied depth of vanilla in its most natural form.
Citrus Bright
Lemon Peel & Bergamot - Our Brightest Aromas
While vanilla grounds our formulations with warmth, it’s the sunlit top notes that bring them to life. Cold-pressed from vibrant citrus rinds, lemon peel and Italian bergamot offer a sparkling contrast - fresh, bright, and instantly uplifting.
These essential oils are alive with energy - awakening the senses, clearing the mind, and adding a crisp luminosity to the overall scent experience. Carefully balanced to never overpower, they dance lightly above deeper notes, like sunlight filtering through leaves.
Together, they form the radiant opening of many of our blends, a first impression that feels clean, joyful, and full of air.
Wild Florals
Geranium, Rose Geranium, Immortelle & Rosehip
Our florals are not delicate in the traditional sense — they are wild, resilient, and full of character.
Geranium and rose geranium bring a fresh, leafy floral note with a green sharpness that clears and balances. Their brightness cuts through and brings emotional clarity, while their toning properties support radiant, resilient skin.
Immortelle, also known as helichrysum, is the quiet healer - soft, golden, and earthy-floral, with an almost honeyed scent. Revered for its regenerative powers, it helps soothe, repair, and protect the skin over time.
Rosehip, though technically a fruit, belongs here too. Cold-pressed from the seed of the wild rose, it carries the memory of the flower - nutrient-rich, subtly tart, and deeply restorative.
Together, these florals weave a botanical tapestry that is fresh, grounding, and alive — supporting skin and spirit with quiet strength and wild beauty.
Elemi
Resinous, luminous, grounding
Sourced from the resin of the Canarium tree, Elemi is a note of quiet strength - both ancient and bright. With a scent that rests between citrus, incense, and soft pine, Elemi brings a luminous depth to our blends.
Used for centuries in sacred rituals and healing balms, it’s known for its skin-renewing properties and emotionally grounding qualities. In our formulations, Elemi is the thread that gently ties the top and base notes together — adding clarity, calm, and a subtle sacredness to the experience.
We love hearing from you, which is your favorite note? Blend? Product?
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