About Us

 We began our business as The East West Trading Company in Boston, MA in 1979.With an interest in Chinese medicinal herbs to propel us, we began selling bulk herbs at a small marketplace in Cambridge.  Before long we expanded into the sale of essential oils which were just beginning to “make the scene” in the holistic healing community. The term ‘aromatherapy’ had yet to come into common usage. But from our experience with an expanding customer base we knew that the wearing of pure essential oils and high quality perfume oils contributed to a sense of  well-being in immeasurable ways.

 In 1980 we decided to move to Fillmore, CA and continue our mail order, wholesale and marketplace business there. Once there we were fortunate enough to secure contracts with Army, Air Force and Navy base exchanges and proceeded to introduce our product lines to military personnel and retirees.  We think we opened their eyes with our table displays of frankincense, amber  and patchouli  and many other more unusual fragrance commodities.

 By 1987 we had begun presenting ourselves as “The Perfumed Dragon” at several  Renaissance Faires and Medieval Recreationist events throughout California.  These communities have been and continue to be very supportive of our business as we expand and develop new fragrance product lines for their enjoyment.

360° view of "The Scented Path Apothecary" located at 388 Central Avenue in Fillmore California.

 In 1996 we finally decided to take the plunge and open a storefront, here in downtown Fillmore.  Hence The Scented Path Apothecary was born.  We feel that we have come full circle by reintroducing herbals, tinctures and other alternative health products into our little storefront as well as continuing to offer the fantasy fragrance and essential oils lines that have stood us in such good stead over the years. 

 Our hope for the future is that we can continue to serve both our local Fillmore area community as well as the Renaissance faire populace with finest quality fragrance and healing products. As we continue to  expand our knowledge of both realms we hope  to even more effectively improve the quality of life and health of our customers.   The addition of a website (finally!) can only augment our ability to reach out to more and more of you as time goes on.  We are eager to hear from you and help you in any way possible. ...And thanks for the chance to serve you all these years - it’s been our pleasure.