Simon Constantine
Simon Constantine grew up in the scent‑filled labs of Lush, the cosmetics brand co‑founded by his parents. After an apprenticeship with a London fragrance house, he returned to Lush in the early 2000s, where he built the company’s ethical‑sourcing program and led the creation of its signature bath and body aromas. By 2015 he rose to head perfumer, guiding a team that blended playful botanicals with responsibly harvested ingredients. In 2021 he left Lush to launch Ånd Fragrance, a boutique line that translates his love of raw materials into minimalist, skin‑centric scents. Beyond the lab, Simon chairs Lush’s board meetings, mentors emerging noses, and speaks regularly about fair‑trade practices. His appearance on the Institute for Art and Olfaction’s guest‑nose roster cemented his reputation as a fresh voice that bridges activism and artistry.
The hits
Notable creations
The signature
How Simon composes
Simon favors single‑note focus, often building a composition around a pure absolute or essential oil. He pairs a dominant material with subtle supporting accents, allowing the star ingredient to breathe. Natural absolutes such as sandalwood, cedar, and musk appear frequently, each treated with minimal processing to preserve character. He prefers skin‑friendly bases—light musks, soft woods, and subtle amber—that linger close to the body. Sustainability guides his ingredient list; he selects suppliers who practice fair trade and low‑impact harvesting.
Philosophy
What drives Simon
Simon treats fragrance as a dialogue between skin and nature. He believes that a scent should honor the ingredient’s origin, letting the raw material speak before any embellishment. Ethical sourcing is not a checkbox; it shapes every decision from field to bottle. He favors transparency, inviting wearers to sense the story of a farm or a harvest. This respect for provenance fuels his drive to create scents that feel both intimate and responsible, inviting a moment of quiet reflection in a busy world.
The houses