Andrew Everett
Andrew Everett has built an unconventional path into perfumery. Colorblind and trained as an artist, he discovered that scent offered a different kind of visual language entirely. He packed up and moved to France to study at ISIPCA, the prestigious Paris fragrance school, dropping everything to commit fully to this new direction. Since joining International Flavors & Fragrances in New York, Everett has developed a reputation for approaching fragrance creation as a painter might approach canvas. He attended his first World Perfumery Congress in 2022, where industry recognition came early in his career. Beyond the lab, he actively participates in fashion events, believing that consumers deserve to see the people behind their fragrances. His work process divides roughly 75 percent of his time between actual creation, following a three-step methodology he developed through experience.
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The signature
How Andrew composes
Coming from an artistic background, Everett brings a visual sensibility to olfactory creation. His colorblindness paradoxically sharpens his focus on smell alone, stripping away any tendency to visualize what he is building. At IFF, he works extensively with natural ingredients, particularly citrus. His approach tends toward structured layering—building fragrances with clear foundations and intentional progressions that feel both complex and accessible. He draws inspiration from multiple disciplines outside perfumery, keeping his work from settling into predictable territory.
Philosophy
What drives Andrew
Everett believes perfumery demands both technical precision and artistic vision. He describes his work as joyful, emphasizing that the act of creation itself drives him. For him, every fragrance tells a story about the person who made it and the person who wears it. His philosophy centers on making the creative process visible to consumers—he wants them to understand that fragrance is not just a product but a carefully considered human choice. He often participates in public events specifically to break down the barrier between creator and wearer.
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