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.
The greatest thing about being an American perfumer is that America is all about individuality. We are encouraged to try new things and think on our own. The Pacific coast is wide open and free of cultural traditions that inhibit creativity. -Lisa Fong. Full bottle draws of Lisa’s beautiful natural perfumes
Indie American perfumers tend to prefer naturals either exclusively or in high percentages. As a result, this is helping revive interest in traditional extractions and initiate new methods of capturing plant essences using sophisticated technology
I’ve witnessed many emerging indie niche American brands. Natural botanical perfumery continues to grow. Customers are better educated. There is an openness to explore different approaches to perfumery -Persephenie Lea
America, rich with its pioneering history, has fostered a wealth of independent perfumers working in a variety of mediums. This new land embraces all the various forms of expression, including individuals as myself who work exclusively with a palette derived from nature.
I really feel like people want something unique and made by an artist (not in a lab). American Indie Perfumers are at the forefront of creating incredibly unique, powerful and beautiful blends that are made by their own hands. We have a draw
