And until the last two seconds of our evolutionary history, we depended on our sense of smell and wild plants for our day-to-day survival. Do you think your body has forgotten all that?- Hall Begin, Chief Wildcrafter for Juniper Ridge No Fake Fragrances
Heather studied with Mandy Aftel and her perfume combines natural scents that are both luscious and odd. Each name is taken from a title from the French New Wave
My path to perfumery began when I met Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of DSH Perfumes in 2009 and began an open-ended apprenticeship. The Burning Man festival has also figured prominently as both an inspiration and an artistic outlet.
. United Scents of America is the epitome of American fragrance. It is a fragrance for the people, by the people. We hope others will follow our initiative and make a conscience effort to buy American made products such as United Scents of America.
From travel and shared experiences I have come to appreciate origins and dreams as the foundation of my inspiration. Aromatics, much like people, all have a source – a geographic reference to a time and a place-MIK
There is a bold DIY ethos marked by independence, irreverence and a fresh perspective. There is also devotion to materials and quality. But most importantly, very small scale perfumers can make and maintain contact with an avid and educated audience. This is the best kind of art world
