About Mala
Founded by Mala Sehgal Chapman, By Mala is a collection of hand-crafted perfume oils born from a lifelong passion for fragrance. Every creation is personally blended, labelled, and bottled by Mala herself, no factories, no shortcuts, just pure artistry.
Where It All Started
For Mala Sehgal Chapman, fragrance was never just a hobby, it was a calling. She developed an intuitive understanding of raw ingredients and the art of blending, spending years studying scent traditions and sourcing the finest oils. What began as a personal obsession with perfume oils became the foundation of something much greater.
From Kitchen Table to Collection
The first By Mala perfume oils were blended by hand in small batches and shared with friends and family. The response was immediate, people didn't just like the scents, they fell in love with them. Word spread quickly, and what started as a passion became a purpose.
Portobello Road and Beyond
Mala brought her creations to London's iconic Portobello Road Market, where they found a devoted following. Every blend refined, every ingredient carefully sourced. By Mala grew through word of mouth alone, built on the belief that quality speaks louder than marketing.
The Journey Continues
Today, By Mala is a collection of over 45 unique perfume oils, each one hand-crafted by Mala with the same care and intention as the very first. Every bottle is still personally blended, labelled, and packaged by hand. No mass production. No compromises. Just exceptional fragrance, made the slow way.