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We had the pleasure of meeting Chrissy Fichtl, the founder of the delightful home fragrance brand, Apotheke, a few months ago at an event promoting their Charcoal Rouge fragrance. Chrissy is the fragrance expert of all fragrance experts, so we decided to pick her brain going into the season where candles tend to feel lackluster. Chrissy, fill us in…
This season, I love Sea Salt Grapefruit in my kitchen or bathroom for that fresh citrus. Orange Blossom Neroli is on all the time at my house. It’s so dynamic and popular with guests.
Charcoal is iconic and what we are often known for, so it should be the first thing you try. Earl Grey Bitters, Sea Salt Grapefruit, or White Vetiver are some of our other signatures, with Charcoal Rouge being the newest addition.
No hacks, just candle care. It sounds boring, but these are mini fireplaces around your home, and people often forget that.
The Flavor Paper collaboration has been such a blast with our signature scents like Charcoal, White Vetiver, and Sea Salt Grapefruit in the wallpapered vessels. We also just launched our Apotheke Studio, a 10-seat candle-making bar at our flagship in Red Hook, Brooklyn. People can gain an education in fragrance from our expert chandlers and create their own custom candles.
As fall approaches, you will see a lot of cherry, pumpkin, and firewood scents. The new year looks like it will bring more garden-focused scents, with innovation through fragrance technology by upcycling ingredients or sustainably sourcing worldwide.
Mix what you like! Pick cleaner fragrances for the bathroom and kitchen, and warmer, more dynamic scents for bedrooms and living rooms. Fragrance is so personal, so lean in and enjoy what you love.
Buy a larger candle. The more wicks you have, the stronger the scent throws.
Psst: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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