Our Story

Natural scents, inspired by nature.

Wild Planet Aromatherapy is an award-winning, family-run business creating natural home fragrances from our workshop in the Kent countryside since 2010. Using only the finest ethically sourced essential oils. No synthetic fragrances, no shortcuts.

Scented memories

My love for scent began long before Wild Planet was born. Whilst still at school, I worked every Saturday at Culpeper’s - the herbal apothecary known for its walls lined with jars of dried herbs and natural remedies. The aromas of that little shop stayed with me and sparked an enduring appreciation for the power of scent to transport us, evoking memories, places and emotions in an instant.

The founder of Wild Planet in Bali, outside and inside a temple in Hong Kong with incense and a herbs and spices shop in Marrakesh

A few years later, while backpacking around Australasia, Asia and Central America, I was constantly struck by the scents around me - the eucalyptus forests in Queensland, the heady, tropical flowers of the Cook Islands, spice markets in Indonesia and the food stalls in Guatemala and Mexico, reminding me again of the power of scent.

Wild Planet travel polaroids of herbs, spices and incense sticks taken in Morocco, Thailand and Indonesia during sourcing trips

Although I didn't realise it at the time, these 'scent' experiences were the beginning of what would become Wild Planet Aromatherapy.

Today, Wild Planet still draws on those early inspirations - the shop that smelled of old-world apothecaries and the places that stirred my senses. And yes, the wanderlust is still there. Seeking out new sights, sounds and, of course - smells - will continue to inspire us.

We’re proud to remain hands-on in all we do and are deeply grateful to the customers who’ve supported us along the way. Highlights include winning Best Wellbeing Reed Diffuser in 2018 and 2019, and Editor’s Choice at the 2022 Beauty Shortlist Awards for our Deep Slumber Pillow Mist and best Eco Award at the 2024 Beauty Shortlist Awards for our Deep Slumber Reed Diffuser and Revitalise Diffuser Refill.

We craft everything in small batches with sustainability in mind and proudly donate 1% of annual sales to environmental causes via 1% For The Planet.

Thank you for being here. We hope our scents offer you a moment to pause, breathe and reconnect.

Eileen Holford founder of Wild Planet Aromatherapy in green dress with straw hat with trees behind in Bali