M.E.

My Journey Into Perfumery

I was a kid who couldn’t stop creating — filling school books with drawings of TV cartoons, hearing a theme once and playing it perfectly on a keyboard, both hands,...

My Journey Into Perfumery

I was a kid who couldn’t stop creating — filling school books with drawings of TV cartoons, hearing a theme once and playing it perfectly on a keyboard, both hands,...

Art Not Fiction

For some reason, it’s widely accepted that consumers can demand suppliers be “neutral”—usually expressed as “stay out of politics.” I outlined my take on this in Art with Bias, but recent...

Art Not Fiction

For some reason, it’s widely accepted that consumers can demand suppliers be “neutral”—usually expressed as “stay out of politics.” I outlined my take on this in Art with Bias, but recent...

Art with Bias

I’m often asked why I speak publicly about Palestine and politics — and why I don’t just “stick to perfume.” This is my response. It’s shortsighted to believe that business...

Art with Bias

I’m often asked why I speak publicly about Palestine and politics — and why I don’t just “stick to perfume.” This is my response. It’s shortsighted to believe that business...

Escaping Signature

One of the most difficult aspects of any self-expression—whether art, perfume, or otherwise—is being aware of the elements that make up your signature, so that you can either continue shaping...

Escaping Signature

One of the most difficult aspects of any self-expression—whether art, perfume, or otherwise—is being aware of the elements that make up your signature, so that you can either continue shaping...

Take On Perfumery

Perfumery as Intentional Improvisation I view perfumery as a dynamic art form—one rooted in intentional improvisation. Fragrances evolve as individual notes interact, accords emerge, and elements blend into a cohesive...

Take On Perfumery

Perfumery as Intentional Improvisation I view perfumery as a dynamic art form—one rooted in intentional improvisation. Fragrances evolve as individual notes interact, accords emerge, and elements blend into a cohesive...