Aromatherapy artist Persephenie Lea pushes the scent boundaries
Persephenie’s line of Vetiver Attar perfumes are made in Kannauj, India, using a process that hydro-distills flowers and herbs into sustainable vetiver oil. Vetiver Attar Perfume, $64. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Persephenie Rose Prayer Bead Necklace handcrafted of organic red roses on a 14-karat gold chain; packaged inside a handmade deerskin pouch fastened with a vintage ebony-and-sterling medallion; accompanied by 4 milliliters of rose essential oil, $1,500. All at persephenie.com and (323) 658-7507. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)