What’s your role at Quintessence?
I’m the Director of Operations.

Do you have a go-to fragrance?
I’ve changed it often—Miss Dior or Gabrielle—but right now, I’m not wearing any perfume.

What’s a scented memory from your childhood?
The woods next to my childhood home.

Is there a food smell you love?
The smell of freshly baked bread coming out of the oven.

If you were a raw material, what would you be?
A blend of spices.

What would your ideal perfume be like?
One that lasts all day.

Is there a scent that comforts you?Freshly cut grass.

What’s the smell of a place you love?
The wood fire at my parents’ country house.

What does happiness smell like to you?
The scent of a candle just after it’s been blown out.

Is there a smell you really dislike?The smell of sulfur.

What scent instantly transports you?
Sandalwood—it brings back memories of many trips to India.

Which Quintessence fragrance is your favorite?
Bois Pamplemousse.