While living in Zurich in 1989, our Founder, Jon Bresler, developed a fascination with the botanical-based fragrances and formulations produced in traditional European pharmacies and apothecaries.
Establishing LAFCO in 1992, he began importing and developing niche fragrance and beauty products for the U.S. market. In addition to co-creating the Portuguese skincare brand Claus Porto, he became the first American distributor for the iconic Florentine pharmacy Santa Maria Novella and went on to introduce U.S. consumers to such brands as Korres Natural Skin Care and Eau d’Italie perfumes.
Drawing on his accumulated expertise in aromatherapy and essential oil-based formulation and the fundamentals of classic perfumery he learned from the legendary Italian perfumer Lorenzo Villoresi, Bresler created LAFCO’s House & Home collection of candles in colorful, blown-glass vessels and soon led the company to focus exclusively on developing and distributing our own line of original home fragrance and personal care products. Guided by a longstanding dedication to environmental sustainability and principled business practices, Bresler has prioritized the careful selection and responsible sourcing of the materials and ingredients used in our products.
Artistry. Integrity. Luxury.
Our products embody our belief that quality, craftsmanship, and conscience are essential ingredients of luxury.
All our perfumes are composed according to the classic olfactory pyramid structure of stacking notes. Each individual fragrance note unfolds over time, and this natural evolution is orchestrated to achieve the final scent. This sensory journey inspires our imagination to transport us to places we’ve been or aspire to go to.
Our vessels are hand-blown in some of the most prestigious glass blowing factories around the world. Each distinctive piece is created by layering colored pigments in the glassblowing technique. Our glass is created in a range of tones and transparencies, resulting in a radiant shimmer of hues that reflect and refract the light of the candle flame.
We make considered choices to provide you with the highest quality experience. Each ingredient is thoughtfully selected to deliver natural luxury with pure purpose.
House & Home
From our landmark collection of hand-blown glass candles to our uniquely formulated bar soaps, this collection combines evocative fragrance with artful design to create a complete ambiance and mood. The fragrances from our House & Home ® collection transport you to a room, setting, or destination through the combination of scent, color, and design.
Combining evocative fragrances with artfully colored glass vessels, our House & Home ® collection of candles and diffusers transform your space with echoes of places you’ve been before and transport you to places you long to be.
Home Fragrance Body Care
Our House & Home ® collection of body care is fragranced and formulated with sustainable ingredients and time-honored techniques to deliver everyday luxury with perfect performance. Ninety-seven percent plant-based and hypoallergenic, our products are free of sulfates, parabens and other synthetic ingredients.
absolute.
With master craftsmanship at every stage, LAFCO’s Absolute Collection brings a new level of artistry to home fragrance. Our collection is named for its most precious ingredient: the highly concentrated fragrance oil known as an “absolute.” Complex, evocative and true to the natural element, these rare oils capture and preserve the depth of subtle and delicate olfactory notes. Each vessel in our Absolute Collection is one of a kind, hand-blown by master artisans at the oldest glass factory in Bohemia, a region historically famous for glassmaking. The meticulous layering of glass pigment creates unique patterns and striking colors. These enduring objet d’art are designed to live on as vases or a decorative accents.
candles
The Absolute Candle Collection includes a selection of fragrances that capture elements of nature—from the majestic wild conifers of eastern Canada to the orange blossoms of Morocco. Each fragrance is paired with a bespoke art glass vessel which comes to life with a radiant shimmer of hues when lit.
diffusers
The Absolute Diffuser Collection features our fragrance in a striking sphere vessel design inspired by the art deco pieces created by our centuries old Bohemian art glass studio. This statement piece is the ultimate marriage of scent and home décor.
Source & Story
Our Source & Story Collection captures the spirit of our artisans and the places they call home. Crafted with time-honored local ingredients, each fragrance is an unparalleled sensory experience. What also makes this collection exceptional is its own origins: born from aligning with fragrance partners who share our commitment to integrity, sustainability, and the indigenous communities whose stories enrich ours.
Our Partners
We worked with longstanding fragrance partners who share our commitment to upholding fair trade principles and using sustainable farming practices.
Our Commitment
Andean Myrtle : Our partnership offers seedlings and harvesting education to local Quechua women farmers.
Benzoin Siam : Our partnership optimizes tree-tapping techniques and provides safety tools and training for local farmers.
Geranium Bourbon : Our partnership funds a local women’s education program and gives villages access to clean drinking water.
Timur Pepper : Our partnership funds a local women’s education program and gives villages access to clean drinking water.
House & Home ®
Fragranced Candle
Source & Story
Fragranced Candle
Fragranced Candle
Amber Black Vanilla
Big Sky
Blush Rose
Celery Thyme
Chamomile Lavender
Champagne
Cilantro Orange
Duchess Peony
Feu de Bois
Fog & Mist
French Lilac
Fresh Cut Gardenia
Jungle Bloom
Marine
Midnight Cactus
Paloma Melon
Paradiso Fig
Retreat
Rosemary Eucalyptus
Sage & Walnut
Sea & Dune
Spike Lavender
Star Magnolia
White Grapefruit
Wild Honeysuckle
Andean Myrtle
Benzoin Siam *NEW*
Geranium Bourbon
Timur Pepper
Balsam Black Pepper
Clary Sage
Forest Oakmoss
Ladanum
Lavender Flower
Orange Blossom
Rose de Mai
Star Jasmine
FRAGRANCED CANDLE
Digital Reach
Awards
Allure Best of Beauty
Retreat Liquid Soap
Allure Best of Beauty
Sea & Dune Candle
Allure Best of Beauty
Retreat Candle
Ebony Beauty Award
Retreat Liquid Soap
Forbes Best of 2023
Duchess Peony Candle
Popsugar Beauty Award
Retreat Candle
Oprah Daily Bath Awards
LAFCO Bar Soap
Retail Presence
Available online and in over 2,000 independent doors including:
Bloomingdales
PR & Media
“The Best Nontoxic, Clean-Burning Candles.”
“It’s so cozy and super luxe!”
“These luxury products will leave your hands feeling fresh and clean”
“Thoughtful and inventive.”
“LAFCO candles smell incredible.”
“Candles That’ll Make Any Room Feel Oh-So Warm and Cozy.”
