From Personal Experiment to Wellness Brand

The story of Essence by RJ is one that beautifully captures how personal struggles can birth something that brings healing not just to one person, but to many. Founded by Orume Oghenejode, Essence by RJ began during the unexpected stillness of the COVID-19 lockdown. Struggling with anxiety and unable to access her regular supply of candles, diffusers, and room sprays, Orume found herself turning to essential oils to create calming scents for her personal space.

What started as a deeply personal experiment soon caught the attention of friends and family. The positive feedback was consistent and encouraging, pushing Orume to explore the possibility of building something bigger. With gentle nudging from her mother, who was already active in the wellness space, Essence by RJ was officially born—a brand dedicated to bringing tranquillity and calm to others through the power of scent.

The Heart of the Brand: Wellness Through Fragrance

At its core, Essence by RJ is more than just a home fragrance company; it’s a wellness experience. The brand’s products are thoughtfully designed to create calming spaces that support self-care, ease anxiety, and offer moments of peace amidst the busyness of life.

With every carefully curated blend, Essence by RJ helps individuals create a sanctuary in their own homes, allowing fragrance to serve not just as a pleasant aroma but as a therapeutic tool for emotional balance and well-being.

Products & Services: More Than Just Candles

Essence by RJ offers a wide variety of products that span both home fragrance and personal wellness:

  • Home Fragrance Collection:
    Diffusers, Room Sprays, Candles, Pillow Mists, Wax Melts.

  • Beauty & Wellness Collection:
    Massage Oils, Massage Candles, Pheromones, Body Oils, Glow Oils, and Body Butters.

But beyond personal use, the brand also extends its services into custom and corporate offerings:

  • Personalised scent experiences

  • Bespoke fragrance curation for hotels, spas, offices, and businesses

  • Retail, wholesale, and private label services

  • Corporate gifting solutions

Through these services, Essence by RJ creates memorable sensory experiences for both individuals and businesses, making wellness and self-care accessible on a larger scale.

What Sets Essence by RJ Apart?

While many brands create scented products, Essence by RJ distinguishes itself through its intentional approach to scent as therapy. For Orume, fragrance is not just about making a space smell nice; it’s about creating emotional harmony. Each product is carefully crafted to soothe, uplift, and ground its user.

Moreover, the brand’s flexibility in offering bespoke scent solutions allows businesses, hotels, and spas to customise the atmosphere they offer to their clients, making wellness an immersive and tailored experience.

The Vision Ahead

As Essence by RJ continues to grow, the vision is clear: to bring peace, balance, and calm to more lives. Whether it’s through individual products or large-scale collaborations, the brand remains committed to its mission of using scent as a tool for daily well-being and mindful living.

In a world that often moves too fast, Essence by RJ stands as a gentle reminder that wellness can be as simple as breathing in a scent that grounds you.

 

 

Creating Your Own Essence

Whether you’re looking to transform your living space into a calming sanctuary, support your daily self-care routine, or create a signature scent experience for your business, Essence by RJ offers that perfect blend of quality, care, and genuine understanding of what it means to need a little peace in your day.

Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is light a candle, take a deep breath, and remember that even in the most challenging times, there are simple ways to create beauty and calm.

 

Find Your Essence:

Because everyone deserves a space that smells like peace.