- Cord Coen Perfumer:
Cord Coen is a remarkable figure in the world of perfumery, best known as the founder of Zents, a mindful body and skin care company with a profound mission. His journey into the realm of fragrance and body care products was life - changing. After a serious car accident that left him with brain damage, chronic pain, and numerous physical problems, Cord traveled to India. There, he spent a year and a half immersed in alternative therapies, including daily yoga, meditation, up to three massages a day, and internal herbal treatments. This transformative experience led to his healing and inspired the creation of Zents.
As a perfumer, Cord Coen aims to "bring back the art of perfumery." Zents, co - founded with John Curran and later joined by Michelle Nemcek, creates a range of products including perfumes, lotions, body washes, and more. Their products are crafted using high - quality oils and flower essences like lavender, rose, and chamomile. Each fragrance in the Zents collection is the result of a painstaking trial - and - error process. Cord and his team start with a concept, such as a song, poem, or a vivid vision like skinny dipping in the Mediterranean or the twinkle in a baby's eye. Then, the perfumer interprets these images, making multiple additions and subtractions to create the final, harmonious blend.
Zents has achieved significant success. The company supplies several hundred spas and boutiques across the United States and has caught the attention of celebrities like Uma Thurman and Christina Aguilera. A major milestone was signing with Sephora in August of a previous year, with the store carrying Zents products in all 62 of its U.S. locations. In the past 12 months, Zents surpassed $1 million in sales. Their product range, which sells from $13 to $40, includes 14 different fragrances in various forms, from body spray perfumes to fragrant lotions. Even the high - end "ma vie" fragrance, priced at $500 a bottle, has found its market, despite using extremely costly ingredients where some oils cost $5 to $7 per drop.
Beyond his business success, Cord Coen's background as a cranial sacral therapist and Reiki master influences the creation of Zents' spa rituals. These rituals are designed to uplift the mind, body, and spirit, further integrating the brand's focus on holistic well - being with its luxurious fragrance and body care offerings.
