Portland Region

Oregon’s Olfactory Design, Laboratory Science, & Urban Craft Zone

The Portland Region serves as the “Scent Lab of the West.” It is the creative and technical headquarters where Oregon’s raw botanical materials are transformed into finished products. Home to experimental scent studios, chemical analysis labs, and high-end botanical wholesalers, this urban hub connects the rural farmers of the Scent Trail to the global luxury fragrance and skincare markets.

  • ACHS (Botanical Research)

    Leads ‘Botanical Walks’ and specializes in aromatherapy research. Phyto-Chemistry professionals who provide the data on essential oils and plant constituents (the “why” behind the smell).

  • Rose City Labs

    ORELAP-accredited lab for terpene profiling and purity analysis. Scent Profile: Terpene-Analysis.

  • The Essential Oil Company

    Visitors Allowed. A cornerstone of the NW scent industry featuring a retail showroom. Visitors can explore professional distillation equipment and bulk botanicals.