CARDIFFSCENTS MAISON DARSAN

                  ABOUT CARDIFFSCENTS

CardiffScents was founded in Cardiff by-the-Sea, California in 1999 by Tara.With each creation, she transforms the wisdom of the ancients into fragrance, bottling history, memory, and myth for the modern mystic. Chose one of ours or Create Your Own Signature Scent.

Enter the realm of bespoke fragrance,
and otherworldly redolence, crafted beyond the ordinary.

DARSAN, Tara’s first scent was available in all 82 Wild Oats stores and boutiques on the East and West coasts of the USA. This niche fragrance had humble beginnings with only 2500 bottles available.

As an ancient historian and the founder of CardiffScents, she draws deeply from her archaeological research on the Silk Road incense routes from her studies abroad during her UCSD bachelors in Urban Studies and Archeology.

Everything we create is transparent, safe, and effective—so you can trust what you wear, inside and out.

Some of our bottles are designed to be refillable, helping reduce waste while extending the life of what you love.

We continually seek new and meaningful ways to evolve, raising the standard of what responsible business can be. .

By carefully selecting renewable, biodegradable, and low-impact ingredients, we aim to reduce waste, conserve energy, and minimize the use of harmful substances at every stage of creation.

From sourcing to formulation, each decision is made with intention and care, ensuring our fragrances are crafted not only for their beauty and performance, but for their respect toward the natural world. This commitment allows us to create scents that feel as thoughtful and refined as they are responsible.

Cruelty-Free
No Parabens
No Phthalates
No Formaldehyde
NO KNOWN CARCINOGENS
NO KNOWN ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS

Make an appointment at our Encinitas studio and design a scent that is entirely your own, rooted in your story, your senses, your soul. Create Your Own Signature Scent.