Our Story

About House of BLK Apothecary

Scent is story. Presence is design.

House of BLK Apothecary is a boutique wellness apothecary based in the Atlanta Metro Area, Georgia. We create perfumes, incense, aromatherapy products, candles, room sprays, body and massage oils, body butters, hair/skin/nail care, spice blends, vitamins, and custom scent blends. Our mission is simple: to transform everyday spaces into places of ceremony, calm, and connection.

Our Atlanta Roots

Rooted in the Atlanta Metro Area

House of BLK Apothecary was born in the Atlanta Metro Area, where founder Briana Latrise Kamara draws inspiration from the city's rich cultural heritage, its tradition of Black entrepreneurship, and its vibrant wellness community. Atlanta's spirit of creativity, resilience, and intentionality shapes every product we make. We are proud to serve the Atlanta community through our online store, in-person classes, and local partnerships, and we ship our handcrafted products to customers nationwide.

Philosophy

We believe scent is a language

It tells stories, carries memory, and shapes how we feel in a room.

Integrity

We source responsibly and formulate honestly.

Craft

Each blend is tested, refined, and aged for depth.

Ancestry

Our practices honor traditions passed down through generations.

Utility

Our scents are made to work - to calm, energize, or elevate.

Briana Latrise Kamara, Founder of House of BLK Apothecary in Atlanta

The Founder

Briana Latrise Kamara

House of BLK Apothecary was founded by Briana Latrise Kamara, an interdisciplinary creator and perfumer in progress who believes scent is both art and tool.

With a background in storytelling, herbalism, and design, Briana approaches fragrance as an ecosystem where incense, perfume, and ambient scent connect to memory, ritual, and identity. Based in the Atlanta Metro Area, she leads every formulation personally.

Services

What We Do

Perfume & Incense

Small batch, hand crafted blends designed to honor tradition while exploring new olfactory landscapes.

Wellness & Body Care

Aromatherapy, body oils, body butters, and the Crown Science hair/skin/nail care line.

Custom Formulation

We craft bespoke fragrance experiences tailored to individual preferences or brand identities.

Begin

Where to Start

Shop the Collection

Browse perfumes, incense, body care, and more.

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Custom Perfume

Order a sample trio, aged three weeks before shipping, then select your signature scent.

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Visit Our Classes

Join in-person fragrance and wellness classes in Atlanta.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions