For Ben Fundaro, creative perfumery is a family business. He learned how to create not only from his father Frank, a highly respected and successful perfumer, but also with a deep understanding of every ingredient and how they are brought to life in different formulations. He takes create inspiration from the simple yet beautiful moments in life.

A native of New York City, Steven Claisse grew up in the Bronx as a curious student – interested in drawing, art, baking, cooking, and building. Initially, he pursued a degree in architecture but then got a job at the Aramis counter at a department store in the evenings. Pursuing his study of fragrance with an all-consuming passion, he has worked at multiple fragrance houses throughout his impressive career.

Ingrid mérére-poignant believes that when you're lucky enough to be passionate about your craft, you're happy to get up in the morning to go to work. Since starting out in perfumery in 1998, she has enjoyed the sunrises of Paris, Brussels, China, and America. Ever since early childgood, Ingrid has appreciated the small pleasures and sensations of life... moments of grace that led her to perfumery.

Victor Rouchou is a dedicated perfumer with 45 years of expertise. While his knowledge and creativity are vast, he especially enjoys working with citrus, ambers, and woods. However, his true passion lies in creating and experimenting with vanilla-based fragrances. Victor is influenced by his Middle Eastern background, travels to Morocco and France, and his endless exploration of the eclectic city life he adores in New York City.

Michelle DeFina grew up loving fragrance, although it wasn't until she began her career as a lab technician that she fell in love with perfumery. Michelle finds creative inspiration from everyday life, spending time in nature and exploring the outdoors. Her favorite scent is the ocean, evoking fond memories of beachy summer vacations at the Jersey Shore.

Marcela Oladlde-Castillo's sense of adventure allows her to immerse herself in global cuisines, different customs and traditions, and mother nature to create true-to-life fragrances with a unique twist. Some of her favorite ingredients to use are woods and musk, which she sometimes puts into fragrances such as florals and greens for an unexpected surprise.