Meet the Crew
KRISTEN PUMPHREY
CEO, Creative Director, Co-OwnerMoonrise Reed Diffuser: Moonrise is the base layer scent in my house. It’s green and woody and smells rich. It’s luxe but so subtle. Plus, I love the green color.
THOMAS NEUBERGER
COO, Co-OwnerGolden Hour: I go on this bike ride through Griffith Park and I smell this scent! I think what I am smelling is the sun shining on the dirt, plants, and fallen pine needles. I love this scent because it connects me to that memory and I am reminded of something I love so very much.
NICEE
Plant ManagerSunbloom: I didn't realize I was a fan of floral scents until I smelled Sunbloom. The scent helps me focus in on what I'm doing in that moment.
LIZ
Supply Chain CoordinatorSwell Sunset Candle: One of my favorite scents! Reminds me of summer days, after getting out of work and taking a walk towards the beach with my friends and enjoying the warm sun and sea breeze.
JEFF
Inventory CoordinatorGolden Coast Candle: It’s just a perfect scent reminding me of everything great about California and the memories I’ve made across the state.
RILEY
Inventory AssistantAmber & Moss + Piñon Candle: Amber & Moss was one of my first P.F. candles I owned and I always try to keep one on hand. It’s a classic! Pinon has a nostalgic smell for me - reminds me of growing up going camping in Northern Arizona.
TRAVIS
QA/QC AssistantLos Angeles: I love this scent because it smells fresh and reminds me of a morning after it rains in LA.
MADISEN
Candle Production SupervisorLos Angeles: Such a clean, bright scent that reminds me of fresh laundry. I always have an LA reed diffuser in my living room and love how it carries throughout my whole space.
BERTO
Candle Production LeadSweet Grapefruit Candle: Really takes me back to my childhood. This candles reminds me roaming my grandmas backyard, she had a couple grapefruit trees!
EDDIE
Candle Production AssistantGolden Hour Sunset Candle: Reminds me of a Sunday sunset. After a long week, it’s a relaxing fragrance!
CHRIS
Candle Production AssistantGolden Hour Sunset Candle: It manages to perfectly balance cozy & earthy while standing out as something uniquely P.F."
ANTONIA
Candle Production AssistantSandalwood Rose Candle: I absolutely love floral scents, and the addition of sandalwood makes burning this candle feel so cozy.
ELANA
Candle Production AssistantTeakwood & Tobacco Candle: Reminds me of camping and just being out in nature. Has a very nostalgic smell & feeling.
CRISTINA
Candle Production AssistantGolden Coast: Es un olor muy relajante que me mantiene tranquila, serena y activa. Siento que es un olor mágico para mi mente.
ARMANDO
Candle CrewSwell Reed Diffuser: I just liked it! Nothing like it!
MADDIE
Candle CrewBlack Fig: Something about this spicy, robust scent is so warm and gratifying when it fills the room; it's reminiscent of a decadent summer's day, with a hint of mischief. I definitely recommend Black Fig to set a delicious mood while you're reading a book of adventure and love.
BRENDA
Candle CrewLavender Candle: It reminds me of my childhood, there is something special about it.
BELEN
Candle Crew
MIKA
Candle CrewLos Angeles Candle: Reminds me of those summer days when you just feel calm and free :)
SARAH LEE
Candle CrewTeakwood & Tobacco Candle: This scent is perfect for settling down for the evening with a good old book and cat on your lap :)
RACHAEL
Candle CrewBlack Fig and Sunbloom: Both scents lift my spirits 💕 All I need is a comfy chair, some good tea, a good book to read and one of these candles for it to be a perfect day.
EDDIE
Candle CrewSweet Grapefruit and Los Angeles: They have a sweet smell without it being to overwhelming. Gives the room a soft scent overall.
JISEL
Candle CrewSweet Grapefruit Candle: Me encanta el aroma dulce y fresco el aroma me hace imaginar una cena al aire libre con personas especiales.
CRYSTAL
Candle CrewWatermelon & Chili: It was the first candle I smelled from P.F. Candle Co. My best friend brought it home and lit it on after a long day, and I loved it!
LUPE
Candle CrewLos Angeles Candle: It smells like a guy’s cologne to me.
JIMMY
Candle CrewTeakwood & Tobacco Candle: I love lighting the candle in my apartment in the evening, and I love the notes of leather and pepper.
OSCAR
Liquids Production SupervisorSweet Grapefruit Candle: My favorite scent, a refreshing scent that will leave my house feeling warm and spring like.
MYA
Liquids Production AssistantAmber & Moss Candle: I like burning this to relax. It reminds me of my hometown.
ALIZE
Liquids Production AssistantSweet Grapefruit Candle: This sweet scented candle reminds me of my early childhood memories. Waking up and walking down a hill to get to school, going to my local Hispanic market to get breakfast. It’s mind blowing to know this candle can bring back so many cute memories.
CLAUDIA
Liquids CrewPatchouli Sweetgrass: I love sweet and musky scents and Patchouli Sweetgrass has it all! Its a vanilla and grassy scent, makes me believe that I am on a picnic day and that idea makes my mood go happy :)
ANA
Liquids CrewPatchouli Sweetgrass: I love spraying Patchouli Sweetgrass to get my mornings started because it sets a good mood for the rest of my day!
TY
Liquids CrewSpiced Pumpkin: The smell makes me happy, and reminds me of freshly baked cookies! :)
RODRIGO
Logistics SupervisorSwell: Wether it's in the Incense, Candle, or Reed diffuser form, Swell has a way of making me feel very nostalgic and creates a very clean and calm environment. This sophisticated scent housed in a decorative retro style tin is also aesthetically pleasing and will have visitors asking how they can get their hands on one.
KYLE
Shipping LeadSweet Grapefruit Candle: YUM!!!
ANTHONY
ReceiverSweet Grapefruit Candle: I love everything about this candle! It smells exactly like grapefruit and it makes the room smell deliciously good.
JESSICA
Shipping HandlerLos Angeles Candle: Because I'm a native Angeleno.
JORGE
Shipping HandlerSweet Grapefruit: It gives off a spectacular scent that fills the atmosphere with joy. It easily puts me in a wonderful mood.
DAVID
Shipping HandlerAmber & Moss Candle: Smells like I'm about to kill it today. It also makes me feel like I'm fancy and I know about candles.
MEGHAN
Marketing ManagerDusk: Dusk is the most underrated P.F. scent in my opinion. It's woody and crisp - kind of reminds me of late night, boozy beach bonfires with my friends back in the day. I Keep a diffuser on the bookshelf right next to my door, or light an incense cone before I take a bath and wind down for the night.
ALYX
Brand LeadSunbloom: Sunbloom Incense is my favorite daily ritual – I love how long each stick burns and that it smells like fresh flowers all throughout my apartment.
LINA
Graphic Design LeadGolden Hour Reed Diffuser: Feels like that satisfying stretch after a perfect summer afternoon nap. Energizing yet still real mellow and grounding. Bergamot in everything.
MARK
Junior Graphic DesignerMoonrise: Really good for the nighttime, put on a record and vibe 🌙
BRIAN
Social Media Marketing CoordinatorSwell Incense Cones: I light it every morning when I start my day & every night to end it. It has become a routine & reminder that everything is calm and collected. The throw is perfect and no matter how much I use it, I haven't experienced olfactory fatigue!
CAMILLE
Social Content CoordinatorBlack Fig Candle: I love to light this during the weekends! It reminds me of ✨summer ✨
VAL
CopywriterCedar & Sagebrush and Moonrise Incense Cones: I’ve recently been really into scent layering. My current go-to to unwind is lighting a Cedar & Sagebrush candle along with a Moonrise Incense cone. They complement each other so beautifully.
DAISY
Web CoordinatorMoonrise: If "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" by ABBA was a scent.
JADE
Development ManagerSunbloom: Sunbloom reminds me of a mix of sunscreen and Nuxe dry oil. Something about it makes me imagine a luxurious day spent lounging by the pool in Palm Springs, indulging in a fun cocktail or two and soaking up the sun. It's like a Slim Aarons photo in scent form.
KIM
Development LeadSandalwood Rose Room Spray: An instant mood changer. It's light and woody with subtle notes of Cashmere rose. Just a few sprays on my comforter and pillow helps to transform my bedroom into a relaxing environment.
ANDREA
Development AssistantLos Angeles Candle: It smells familiar & comforting, but still unique & bright!
SAMANTHA
Development AssistantSunbloom Incense: My morning routine isn't complete without lighting a Sunbloom incense. It's the perfect combination of bright & sweet, to help wake me up, and mellow & smoky, to keep me calm for whatever the day has in store. An instant serotonin boost.
LIZZIE
Sales DirectorGolden Hour Diffuser: My happy place is driving through the Santa Monica mountains for a beach day in Malibu, and Golden Hour always captures those windows down kind of days with the chaparral, dry grass, and sea air blowing by.
AUTUMN
Wholesale Sales ManagerAmber & Moss Room Spray: Amber & Moss was the scent that made me fall in love with PF long before I worked for them. Honestly, every product in Amber & Moss is fantastic. It's the scent I have gifted to every person in my life. I switch up my scents a lot but I always go back to Amber & Moss. The scent is fresh but woodsy and I love spraying the room & linen spray on my couch, bed and curtains after I clean. I even use it as perfume as I tend to like a lighter scent on myself.
LINDSAY
Independent Sales CoordinatorGolden Hour: When P.F. Fans come into the Flagship looking for something new, I always recommend these cones. Reminds me of camping in Joshua Tree. Nostalgic, earthy bliss.
VICTORIA
Independent Sales CoordinatorTeakwood & Tobacco: My longtime P.F. fave! Like a well composed dish, it contains a balanced blend of elements. It's sweet, smokey, grounding without being heavy. A total vibe.
LISA
Major Wholesale LeadPatchouli Sweetgrass Incense: *Nicki Minaj voice* No I don't think you understand, I'm OBSESSED. Lighting a Patchouli Sweetgrass incense stick at 6:00pm-ish is so magical. Try it, you'll feel so at ease after a long day! Also the combination of vanilla and smoke is just *chef's kiss*!
MADDIE
Major Sales CoordinatorSandalwood Rose: “My favorite scent is rose and I love P.F.'s version of it! The scent reminds me of the Portland Rose Garden back home and always makes me smile. Its grounding and fresh!!"
CHANDLER
Retail Sales ManagerSwell Sunset Candle: It smells like a breath of fresh air, strolling down the coastline with the windows down on a warm, sunny day!
IZZER
Ecommerce Sales LeadSwell Incense Cones: Swell is perfect, especially in incense form. I like to let one burn next to my desk when I need a distraction from my screen to daydream for a bit.
LYLY
Customer Care LeadSwell Incense: It reminds me of perfectly sunny days when I have the windows open to let in the breeze while I'm listening to music and reading a good book on my favorite chair.
ANNA
Customer Care AssociateSunset Incense Cones: I'm constantly burning Incense in my home and i'm especially obsessed with our Incense Cones - they create a textured and layered stillness while giving your space a warm and inviting energy. Golden Hour & Moonrise are my favorites!
ALYSSA
Customer Care AssociatePatchouli Sweetgrass Candle, Los Angeles Candle, and Amber & Moss Room Spray: My go-to trio. These three scents are my all-time favorites simply because of the clean, calming effects they have in my space. I love walking into my room to the smell of LA, my kitchen's signature scent is Patchouli Sweetgrass, and Amber & Moss gets spritzed onto couch pillows, blankets, and my dog's bed to add an extra layer of freshness. Bottom line, I always recommend these scents to everyone because you cannot go wrong with any of these three.
AMANDA
Customer Care AssociateSwell Incense Cones: I'm currently loving burning this when I'm sitting outside in my mom's garden. It's such a pretty, inviting scent; the perfect backdrop to a warm, sunny day. And watching the smoke twirl makes me feel SO CALM!
TESS
Customer Care AssociateSandalwood Rose: I feel like its my signature scent because I love the floral atmosphere its brings to my home. As someone who loves working with flowers, this is always my go to if I want to be surrounded by even more floral notes. ✨
HOLLIN
Shop Development ManagerMoonrise: My go to living room scent. The jasmine and yuzu keeps me focused yet relaxed and it works as a perfect wind down after hours of screen time.
KEREN
San Francisco Shop ManagerSunbloom: Reminds me of sunscreen on a hot summer day. The incense is AMAZING.
SHELLI
Los Angeles Shop ManagerDusk Sunset Candle: Love to light this one in my living room at the end of the day! I find it soothing but strong. I also like to light the incense cones in my bedroom when I'm winding down but not quite ready to sleep.
FRANCES
Retail AssociateGolden Coast: A scent that smells like home, like a good day in San Francisco, the place where Golden Gate Park meets the Pacific ocean.
MIMI
Retail AssociateBlack Fig: Reminds me of lazy nights in and Portland in the fall— feels like a midnight snack. Just the right mix of spicy, sweet, and earthy— highly recommend the incense for instant coziness.
CHEYANNA
Retail Associate“TBD!"
LIZ
Retail AssociateTeakwood & Tobacco: It's my dream scent!! so cozy and comforting year round.
LILY
Retail AssociateBlack Fig Incense: I have always been an incense girl, and Black Fig always does the trick! It reminds me of the holidays with its spicey outdoorsy scent, with the perfect amount of sweetness mixed in.
KIRSTEN
Operations DirectorSwell Sunset Candle: I burn candles day or night in my apartment for maximum cozy. Swell makes me feel like it's a sunny Saturday and I'm getting ready for a long beach day with friends.
SARAH
Office ManagerPatchouli Sweetgrass: Not your nana's "patchouli". Do not let the name fool you! This cool, soft and cozy scent brings peace to my home.
CONNIE
Office AssistantGolden Hour Sunset Candle: California born and raised, this scent reminds me of everything great about the Golden State. The notes of hay and golden poppy bring back memories of growing up exploring the hardy, yet diverse California woodlands and coastal ranges.
YANIRA
Accounting LeadSweet Grapefruit: Absolute favorite because the scent reminds me of summer hangouts with friends. Makes any space cozy indoor -or- outdoors. The candle creates ambiance and the room & linen spray enhances the mood!
JEREMIAH
Accounting AssistantTeakwood & Tobacco Room Spray: It makes the bathroom smell much better than how I leave it.
SOPHIA
HR LeadSunbloom Candle: It reminds me of walking around LA and smelling the various neighborhoods that I pass through. All of the florals mixing in with the perfumes of the suburb.
MAX
Chief Cuddle OfficerTeakwood & Tobacco Room Spray: For when my bed gets a little stinky.