Charlotte Koh

I started In the Mood For quite unexpectedly in my London kitchen. What began as a simple curiosity for scent-making quickly turned into a way for me to reconnect with memories, places, and emotions through fragrance. I’ve always been fascinated by how a scent can instantly transport you somewhere — a street in Asia, a café in Europe, or even a moment in your own life you didn’t realise you had stored away.The pivotal moment came when I made my first candle that truly felt like a memory in a jar. That’s when I realised this wasn’t just a hobby — it was a way of storytelling. I wanted to share that experience with others, not just through products, but through hands-on workshops where people could create their own scent journeys.I love teaching because I get to see people slow down, experiment, and surprise themselves. So many people come in thinking they’re “not creative, ” and leave with something completely personal and beautiful they didn’t think they could make. That shift in confidence is what I enjoy most.What many people don’t know is that my workshops are just as much about experience as they are about candles. I focus on making them feel relaxed, intuitive, and a little bit playful — not technical or intimidating. There’s no “right” way to create here, just expression.Over time, I’ve run workshops for small groups, private events, and team bonding sessions where people from completely different backgrounds come together to create something meaningful. I’ve seen how powerful it is when people slow down and make something with their hands in a world that’s usually so fast-paced.I don’t come from a traditional candle-making or perfumery background — I built this through curiosity, experimentation, and a lot of learning along the way. That’s what makes it feel real to me, and I think that’s also what people connect with.For me, it always comes back to this: scent is memory, and making candles is just a way of helping people bottle their own stories.