Who We Are
Birne is a personal care products company focused exclusively on perfume oils, bathing products,
and environmental fragrances. We specialize in unusual scents and in custom-fragrancing, which
means that each product is individual--like you. We chose the name "Birne" (pronounced BEERN-uh)
to represent our product concept because Birne is a German word which means "pear." Pears are
lush, fragrant, diverse, beautiful, and practical--just like our products:
Lush
Our products feel different because they are different. Our customers tell us that when they apply other lotion, they often have to
wash it right off again because they can't stand the residue it leaves. Birne lotions and
moisturizers hydrate without stickiness. They say never before have they experienced fragrances
as varied, distinct, and beautiful as ours. Birne fragrances are blended by hand in limited
quantities and they are alcohol-free. They say our soaps are gentle, lovely, and fragrant to
the end. Our vegetable glycerin soaps are gentle enough to cleanse the face, and they come in
a rainbow of translucent colors; our milled soaps are long-lasting and offer a rich lather and a
spa experience. Our customers say that after using Birne, they can't go back to what they used
before. We raise expectations about what a bath should be.
Fragrant
One Birne customer who refuses to commit to just one fragrance buys only unscented lotions and
bathing gel so that she can wear three perfume oils at once: one on her arms, one on the soles
of her feet, and one in her hair. She won't choose the same three every day, so she has to keep
lots of oils on hand--last count: 30. That's OK. Birne carries over 60
distinctly different scents, and we are always discovering and mixing new
ones.
Diverse
We know that everyone is different. Some folks love lotions, and some never use it. Some
people are soap collectors, while others swear allegiance only to bathing gel. Some want a
"wardrobe" of scents, which is one reason we have over 60 unusual fragrances. Some people want
the same fragrance in every possible product. Others prefer unscented all the way. At Birne,
we want to inspire your creativity.
Beautiful
Birne products not only feel good, but they also look gorgeous. With their simple, elegant
package design, they shouldn't hide under the sink. The Birne label incorporates a spectrum of
juicy colors with a gold pear. Depending on the product, Birne comes in either cobalt blue glass
bottles or simple, frosted plastic bottles with black caps.
Practical
We don't waste your time or the environment with boxes and shrink-wrap. While it looks lovely in
the bath or kitchen, Birne is not designed just to decorate. It's meant to be used and enjoyed
every day. And the bottles are all recyclable.
The "we" in Birne is inclusive: family and friends have lent their loving support from the
beginning when Birne was founded in 1997. We love succulent fragrances and luxurious bath
products, and we use what we sell. Our customers are people who know they are unique and who
want individual attention from a company that recognizes their individuality.
When you place an order with Birne, the "we" becomes "me." I answer your phone calls, reply to
your e-mails, fill your requests, and ship your orders. Birne accepts checks, money orders,
Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. We welcome and encourage your phone calls and questions.
Where We Are
We're a small business in a small town. It's our ideas that are big.
Birne is located in Olympia, Washington which is about 60 miles south of
Seattle. You can contact us at:
Birne
Post Office Box 11575
Olympia, WA 98508-1575
Local: (360) 357-8685
Toll-free: (800) 525-0012
E-mail: aileen@birne.com
Savor this journey through our site. Please visit again
for updates on new products. Feel free to call toll-free at
(800) 525-0012 or locally at (360) 357-8685, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time,
7 days a week. Or e-mail me anytime at
aileen@birne.com. I look forward to
talking with you.
Aileen Wrothwell, Owner
Birne: Fragrance for the Exalted
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