There are creative people, and then there's Beau Rhee. The New York-based performer makes a living out of seeing connections between objects and ideas that most of us probably don't notice. She expresses herself through modern dance, scent, fabric, color, and texture, and talking to Rhee about her art is to know that her brain is a fascinating place.
One of our favorite aspects of American perfumery is that there's no one path to becoming a perfumer. You can attend school in Grasse. You can follow a deep curiosity and start experimenting in your basement. Or you can take the path of Danielle Fleming of Note Fragrances.
Kelly Jones didn't know it was a faux pas to wear perfume to a wine tasting event. (In fact, we didn't even know that.) And lucky for us she broke the rules, because it inspired her to quit her job, follow her passion, and create a delightful line of perfumes that otherwise wouldn't exist.
After years of designing jewelry for bespoke clients and high-end brands, Parisian jeweler Ann Gérard branched her business into perfume. The result of her clear vision—and her choice of Bertrand Duchaufour as nose—is a line of perfumes beloved by scent fanatics and critics alike.
In this interview with Jeffrey Dame, we talk about the vibe he's communicating with Dame Perfumery Scottsdale, why he wants to people to enjoy and not over-analyze scent, the olfactory playground he's creating for a concept store in Scottsdale, and how you can get your hands on his upcoming unisex release of the gorgeous Black Flower Mexican Vanilla.
Like the man, the scent "Wilde" is classy. Like his writing, the scent is harmonious, witty, and bright. We spoke with Biguine about her love for late nineteenth century writer Oscar Wilde and how she she used specific notes to translate his essence into a perfume.
Think "cologne" means "fragrance for men"? Nope. That's just one of the many myths that persists in perfume talk. Fortunately, the meaning of "cologne" is far more interesting—and inclusive. Here, Andy Tauer helps us do a little myth-busting, discusses the genesis behind his Cologne du Maghreb, and shares plans for future creations. 
Even in the world of niche perfume—which is filled with unique characters and stories—Swiss perfumer Andy Tauer stands out. And his entire perfumery career might never have existed had it not been for a quirk of an Amazon.com algorithm. We spoke with Andy about his life and career, his unusual start, and how his fans keep him grounded.
Jeffrey Dame has more knowledge of the perfume industry than just about anybody you’ll ever meet—yet he’s probably the friendliest, most open “insider” you’ll ever meet, too. Here, he tells us how he landed in perfumery and what surprised him about how Grand Cuir has been received. 
When we first spoke with Jeroen Oude Sogtoen about his partnership with the late Mona di Orio, he opened up his heart to share stories from Mona's life, their meeting, and their fruitful collaboration as the leaders of Maison Mona di Orio. Now, he shares the story behind Violette Fumée , a perfume that Mona created for Jeroen before her untimely passing.
When we first featured the work of Ineke Rühland, we shared a deep conversation with the perfumer about her background, classical training in France, and thriving business (see part I and part II). Now, Ineke shares the story behind her Field Notes from Paris, featured in the Olfactif Winter's Cocoon collection and an Olfactif subscriber favorite.