Sarawen
Vegan perfume oils for the literary and fantastical.
Sarawen is a Canadian artisan perfume house founded in 2011 by Sara, an independent perfumer working in the North American natural and semi-natural tradition. The brand specialises in perfume oils — alcohol-free, vegan concentrations that sit close to skin and evolve slowly across a day — inspired by books, mythology, folklore, and speculative fiction. Collections reference works of literature and fantasy world-building, giving each fragrance a narrative identity that resonates with readers and collectors drawn to concept-driven indie perfumery. Sara works in small batches and limits editions, which creates both genuine scarcity and a sense of intimate involvement between maker and collector. Sarawen occupies a distinct corner of the indie fragrance world where olfactory craft and fandom culture overlap, and has cultivated a loyal following in that crossover community.
Releases
DNA over time
Each column is an era. Each colored band shows that family’s share of accord weight across every perfume the house released in that window. Bigger band = the house leaned harder on that family.


























