- Amanda Feeley Perfumer:
Company:Esscentual Alchemy
Web:esscentualalchemy.com
Amanda Feeley is a remarkable figure in the world of perfumery, renowned for her work as a natural botanical perfumer at Esscentual Alchemy. Hailing from an Iowa farm, her early exposure to nature instilled in her a deep - seated love for natural scents that has remained with her throughout her life.
Educated with a Bachelor of Music from Simpson College, Amanda's musical background has played a significant role in her approach to perfumery. She discovered that the concepts and techniques used in composing music, such as harmony, balance, and rhythm, could be translated into the language of scent. This unique perspective allows her to create perfumes that are not only olfactory delights but also evoke emotional and sensory experiences similar to those elicited by great works of art, music, and literature.
Since 2010, as the mastermind behind Esscentual Alchemy, Amanda has dedicated herself to handcrafting all - natural perfumes. Each fragrance is meticulously composed in small batches, ensuring maximum olfactory enjoyment. By blending pure essential oils and absolutes derived from plants, flowers, and resins (eschewing synthetic fragrance oils), she creates luxurious, artisanal - crafted indie perfumes.
Her portfolio of creations is extensive, with over 40 perfumes in the database. Some of her notable works include "Moon Valley," a delicate blend of peach and iris, complemented by woody and lush floral notes. The peach note in this perfume is particularly impressive as, in natural perfumery, where fruit essential oils are scarce, Amanda has skillfully crafted an "accord" to mimic the peach scent. This perfume was featured in Vogue UK's "Natural Beauty Selections" in May 2013, where it was lauded as "inspirational and evocative." Another standout is "Lumberjack Man Botanical Cologne," which has also received acclaim.
Amanda's work has not gone unnoticed in the entertainment industry. Esscentual Alchemy perfumes have been selected for gifting to celebrities like Christina Hendricks, Drew Barrymore, Camryn Manheim, and Ryan Gosling. They were also included in high - profile gift bags, such as those for a 2012 Mother's Day event targeting 25 of Hollywood's most talked - about moms, including Beyoncé, Jennifer Garner, and Uma Thurman. Additionally, her products have graced gift bags at elite Hollywood awards ceremonies, including the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, the 2012 Prime Time Emmys, the 46th annual CMA Awards, and the 2012 American Music Awards. Her creations have also been featured on television and radio, further expanding her reach and influence in the world of natural perfumery.
