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-OwnerTeakwood & Tobacco Hand & Body Wash: It cleans so well. My hands get so dirty and greasy when I work on my bike, but they get so clean when I use the Teakwood & Tobacco soap. ALSO IT SMELLS REALLY GOOD!
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 LeadGolden 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 LeadSweet Grapefruit and Los Angeles: They have a sweet smell without it being to overwhelming. Gives the room a soft scent overall.
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 Production AssistantSwell Reed Diffuser: I just liked it! Nothing like it!
BELEN
Candle Production Assistant
SARAH LEE
Candle Production AssistantTeakwood & Tobacco Candle: This scent is perfect for settling down for the evening with a good old book and cat on your lap :)
JISEL
Candle Production AssistantSweet Grapefruit Candle: Me encanta el aroma dulce y fresco el aroma me hace imaginar una cena al aire libre con personas especiales.
LUPE
Candle Production AssistantLos Angeles Candle: It smells like a guy’s cologne to me.
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 Production AssistantPatchouli 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 Production AssistantPatchouli Sweetgrass: I love spraying Patchouli Sweetgrass to get my mornings started because it sets a good mood for the rest of my day!
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.
VICTOR
Shipping LeadCanyon Hideaway: Buy one to find out why! You won't regret it!
ANTHONY
ReceiverSweet Grapefruit Candle: I love everything about this candle! It smells exactly like grapefruit and it makes the room smell deliciously good.
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.
EDDIE
Shipping HandlerGolden Hour Sunset Candle: Reminds me of a Sunday sunset. After a long week, it’s a relaxing fragrance!
MEGHAN
Senior Marketing ManagerBlack Fig: This has been my go-to scent these days! It's warm and spicy, not overly fruity or sweet. I like burning the incense when I'm done cleaning the kitchen or before friends come over, or the candle when I'm at home reading or hanging out.
ALYX
Brand LeadLos Angeles Incese Sticks: I'm an incense fanatic through and through, and Los Angeles is the perfect scent for both day or night. Highly recommend burning during a relaxing bubble bath or right after cooking to freshen up the place.
LINA
Graphic Design LeadOjai Lavender: Not your average lavender scent thanks to the citrus + mint notes that keep it fresh and bright. ✨🍊💜 Incense is my favorite as it enhances the scent's earthy qualities. Love to light one before I leave my apt so that I have a grounding space to return to.
MARK
Junior Graphic DesignerMoonrise: Really good for the nighttime, put on a record and vibe 🌙
BRIAN
Senior 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 CoordinatorMoonrise Incense Cones: Such a relaxing scent! The jasmine reminds me of my parent's home and it really brings back happy + nostalgic memories. I'll usually light one when I'm chilling on the couch and mindlessly scrolling through TikTok lol.
VAL
CopywriterGolden Coast Candle + Moonrise Incense Cones: They slap!
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.
SAMANTHA
Development CoordinatorSunbloom 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 Reed 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.
HOLLIN
Independent Sales LeadMoonrise: 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.
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 CoordinatorLos Angeles: It reminds me of moving to LA and everything being new and exciting. It smells like a happy memory!
ANDREW
International LeadGolden Coast: It’s wild how a scent can spark a memory and take you back to a moment. This scent reminded me of hiking through the Redwoods near the coast, good times.
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.
DAISY
Web CoordinatorMoonrise: If "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" by ABBA was a scent.
ANNA
Customer Care LeadSan Francisco Candle: Earthy as HECK
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. ✨
KEREN
San Francisco Shop ManagerSunbloom: Reminds me of sunscreen on a hot summer day. The incense is AMAZING.
ASTRID
Echo Park Shop ManagerPatchouli Sweetgrass: It's straight up bliss for me. I love that it's just the perfect combination of smokey and just a hint of sweetness from the cream. It's magical for me.
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!"
JUSTINE
Retail AssociateGolden Coast: My go-to scent! The eucalyptus and redwood layers always bring me back to long walks with friends at Lands End in SF.
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.
BRANDON
InternElectric Surf: Electric Surf is one of the first candles I was introduced to and instantly knew it was my fav. I think Electric Surf represents myself as it was introduced at the same time I started and it has a very refreshing and exotic smell that I wish I can use as cologne.