Connecting, Highlighting, & Promoting the Black Perfumer
Our Collaborations
BlackPerfumers is dedicated to amplifying, sharing and supporting community-based projects highlighting Black perfumers in the fragrance industry. We do this through various collaborations, projects, research and consulting. Here is a look at some of what we do.
2022
Facilitated by Terees Western of FragranTed, during National Teacher Appreciation Week, Ms. Western conducted a series of her Scent Education STE(A)M workshops for youth in Detroit public schools and Detroit's historic STEM organization, DAPCEP.
2023
A Travertine Atelier ScentWeek LA Event hosted and moderated by Terry Carter, CEO and Chief Perfumer of Travertine Spa, Inc. this gathering brought together celebrated Perfumers and Industry professionals in a lively discussion and marketplace, BlackPerfumers was a member of the planning committee.
2024
Founded by Glenn Davis aka Mrcologne76, this online social media event celebrates Black-owned fragrance brands during Black History Month with Live IG Interviews, participating brand discounts, and a vision for an in-person BIPOC Scent Expo in 2026. BlackPerfumers is a member of the planning committee.
2021
An initiative led by perfumer Ezra-Lloyd Jackson alongside Olunife Ofomata of Sweeter Juice Skin, Olfiction UK launched a fragrance giveaway for a Black-owned beauty/fragrance brand to create a bespoke scent without creative fees. The competition was open globally to any brand that submitted a winning brief.
