- Beckie Sheloske Perfumer:
Beckie Sheloske is a remarkable figure in the world of perfumery. Hailing from Auburn, Maine, her journey into the realm of scents has been nothing short of fascinating.
In 1997, she moved to Vermont to attend Goddard College, a progressive liberal arts institution where she delved into herbalism, mind - body medicine, and fashion design. Her college experience, which included a study leave at a fashion school in Italy, laid the groundwork for her creative pursuits. Initially on a path in fashion, working as a pattern maker, freelancing in fashion design, and tailoring for a men's fashion retailer, it was the allure of scent, similar to fashion in creating a fantasy, that drew her in.
Beckie is the co - founder of Rebel Intuitive Perfumerie, based in Montpelier, Vermont. Here, she serves as the perfumer, while Katy Knuth is the creative director. The brand offers "pure perfume for the modern hedonist," with its fragrances being of perfume - strength, crafted entirely from natural and botanical ingredients, and handcrafted in small batches. Beckie, a certified natural perfumer in the Natural Perfumers Guild, is known for her unique approach. She challenged the common view that perfumes made solely from naturals would be boring and flat. By using only natural ingredients, she has designed beautiful, full - bodied perfumes, establishing her own formulas and techniques.
Rebel Intuitive Perfumerie was launched in November 2014 and has since introduced several captivating scents. For instance, "Grace at 67th" was inspired by the story of model Anita Pallenberg and her time with the Rolling Stones. To create her scents, Beckie doesn't follow the typical independent perfumer's palette. In "Dulce O," a fragrance she collaborated on for the brand Curata, she used alternative ingredients. The top accord features tropical fruits like orange and guava, bound together with neroli and palmarosa, with palmarosa adding a distinct green effect. In the heart, she skillfully balances jasmine, frangipani, cassie flower, and tuberose, and in the gourmand base, she uses a lighter version of caramel with cocoa and vanilla, creating a delicious gooey candy accord.
Beckie Sheloske's work stands out for its innovation, creativity, and dedication to the art of natural perfumery, making her a notable name in the industry.
