Benjamin Esposito
Benjamin Esposito is the founder and perfumer behind House of Mammoth, a New York-based artisan fragrance house. His path to composition is unconventional. In 2018, he launched what was originally a wet-shaving soap brand, and it was only later that he turned his hand to perfumery, building a reputation for bold, unconventional scents that have earned him recognition from The Fragrance Foundation, including the highly coveted Golden Pear for his composition "Voices." A self-taught perfumer who rose to prominence through indie circles, Esposito has cultivated a loyal community around his unapologetic creative vision. His work spans from his early days developing soaps to his current role as a respected voice in American independent perfumery, where his compositions have continued to collect accolades and conversation.
The hits
Notable creations
The signature
How Benjamin composes
Esposito has a reputation for leaning into the polarizing note of calone, the molecule that gives scents their oceanic, fresh-air impact. This willingness to embrace divisive materials sets his work apart from crowd-pleasing fare. His compositions tend to be characterful and unafraid of strong opinions, often weaving aquatic and ozonic themes into unexpected structures. The aesthetic is big, generous, and unfiltered, fragrances built to make a statement rather than fade politely into the background. Yet beneath the bold choices sits a careful craftsman who builds depth and longevity into every release.
Philosophy
What drives Benjamin
Artisan perfumery at its most heartfelt. Esposito approaches fragrance as both an art form and a platform for connection. His house is known for more than just scents, building fragrance as a sensory experience designed to spark memory, emotion, and community. He is deeply engaged with his audience, often inviting wearers into the creative conversation. Causes matter to him too. His fragrance "Voices" donates a portion of proceeds to LGBTQ+ charities, reflecting a belief that perfumery can carry meaning beyond the bottle. For Esposito, a fragrance is personal, communal, and capable of holding stories worth telling.
The houses