02/09/2026
SAARTI has always been as much about atmosphere as it is about scent.
When I designed our Kandal Village store, I approached the space in much the same way I approach a fragrance. Every element needed to contribute to how it feels to step inside.
Terracotta walls and floors bring warmth and earthiness. Local marble connects the space to the Cambodian landscape. Dark timber, aged brass, soft pools of light and the flicker of candles create something quieter and more intimate.
But more than anything, I wanted the space to feel soothing to the nervous system. A place where you instinctively slow down when you walk through the door. The lighting is deliberately soft, the palette warm and grounded, the materials tactile and natural. Even our playlist has been chosen to create a sense of calm.
There was no outside designer. I designed the space myself, and our contractor brought it to life.
That is very much the way SAARTI has grown. From the fragrances themselves to the packaging, the objects, the labels and the spaces they inhabit, every design decision is made within SAARTI.
For me, none of these things are separate. The vessel, the box, the scent, the light, the texture of a room, the music playing quietly in the background. Together they create the experience.
Our Kandal Village store was designed to feel like stepping into the world of SAARTI. Earthy, sensory, tranquil and a little removed from the world outside.
Come and experience it for yourself in Kandal Village, Siem Reap.
Open seven days a week
Monday to Saturday, 9am–6pm
Sunday, 10am–6pm