ABOUT US
AENTOS is a modern fragrance brand centered on slowing down, self-care, and emotional well-being. The brand creates perfumes and fragrances that encourage mindful living and a deeper connection to oneself and to nature.
Rather than labeling itself as a sustainable brand, AENTOS takes a responsible approach, recognizing that creating new products carries environmental impact. The company focuses on measuring, understanding, and reducing this impact over time.
Since 2023, AENTOS has been developing home fragrance and perfume products with care, integrity, and transparency, prioritizing responsible materials, thoughtful production methods, and long-term accountability. The brand operates with a precautionary approach to formulation, excluding ingredients that may pose potential risks to human health or the environment. All fragrances comply with IFRA standards, ensuring responsible ingredient use and adherence to internationally recognized fragrance safety guidelines.
/æntəʊs/
"AENTOS, a word that encapsulates the essence of slowing down and taking care of oneself. This word was created by taking the first letters of the phrase "A To Slow", giving it a unique pronunciation that sounds like "AENTOS". This similarity in sound is intentional, as it serves as a gentle reminder to slow down in a fast-paced world and find the much-needed balance in life. The sound of AENTOS also resembles "A Toast", which symbolizes a celebration of living a mindful life and taking time to give back to oneself. AENTOS represents a commitment to leading a more peaceful and self-care oriented life."
OUR Co-Founder
Sarah Ching
Co-founder of AENTOS
Sarah Ching grew up on the forested edges of Vancouver, Canada, in a quiet neighborhood on Musqueam land, surrounded by towering cedar trees and the scent of rain-soaked woods. Her childhood was shaped not only by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, but also by the influence of Indigenous classmates who shared stories of salmon fishing, deep respect for the forest, and a way of life rooted in harmony with nature.
After earning her degree in business, Sarah followed her passion for food to Paris, where she trained in culinary arts. It was in Paris among open-air markets, artisan distilleries, and the ateliers of niche perfumers that she discovered the world of fragrance. The parallels between scent and taste, raw materials and storytelling, led her to begin exploring perfumery.
Returning to Asia, Sarah embarked on a decade-long career in the international fashion industry, drawing from her family’s background in textiles. During this time, she began crafting candles as a creative outlet combining her love of natural materials, scent, and storytelling. That quiet fascination eventually grew into AENTOS.
AENTOS is an extension of Sarah’s lifelong connection to nature, food and sensory craftsmanship. Her newest perfume collection, Deep Roots, Bold Journeys, was born from time spent foraging in Japanese mountain villages, wandering through remote forests, and reflecting on slower ways of living. Each scent in the collection captures an intimate memory of the land an olfactory tribute to nature’s quiet power and enduring presence.
