ÇaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Patrick Kelly of Sigil Scent + Catch a Rising Perfume Star DRAW

 

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Patrick Kelly of Sigil Scent

Profile: I was raised throughout Florida, but was born in a small industrial town called Hialeah, near Miami. Home for me is central Florida, though, as my most foundational experiences occurred in and around Orlando.

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Young Patrick

As a youth, I distinctly remember the smell of orange blossoms filling my paternal grandmother’s small back yard (that, and the sound of her yapping chihuahuas). My maternal grandmother lived just a few hours north, in Orlando, and I can still recall time spent gardening with her: roses, and lots of aromatics.

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Open Sigil Scent by Travis Chantar

Every time I’m fingers-deep in dirt, I reflect fondly on these important women and the lasting impact they’ve had on me. Without this early exposure to plants and gardening, I very likely would not have developed such a strong kinship with and passion for nature, flowers, and clean agriculture.

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Getting into perfumery happened rather organically for me—pun intended. I’d been experimenting with essential oils for something like ten years before I formulated my first true “perfume.” I wore this first for myself, until enough friends started asking me about it to warrant a small friends-only sales operation. This informal practice helped build a financial foundation for the grassroots expansion and formal launch of SIGIL SCENT in mid-2015. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to receive exposure through some lovely publications. As we continue to grow over the next 1–2 years, I would love to add a small selection of functional, aromatic body care to the line: body oils, scrubs, and more.

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On American Perfumery: My point of view in perfumery is one of tradition and romance, but also of diligence with regard to educating consumers about the importance of clean agriculture. I aim to use SIGIL SCENT as a platform to educate customers about the importance of being earnest and aware of what we consume (literally and figuratively, with our monetary vote).

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Being an indie perfumer—and one who focuses particularly on naturals—means I have the great freedom to express my opinions about the nature of the industry, without the observances or direction of a Board or leadership team.

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Sigil Scent Balance by Travis Chantar

I’m all for experimentation within the realm of naturals: I try not to prescribe to binary gender conventions in formulation. Instead, each fragrance is created for long wear and intensity, without being overtly “feminine” or “masculine.”

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Ground by Sigil Scent Photo by Travis Chantar

Intention plays a huge role in my creative process and formulary practice. The term “sigil” comes from the Latin sigillum or “seal.” Each bottle of SIGIL SCENT is bestowed a unique sigil, a color, and an intention word (GROUND, BALANCE, FOCUS, OPEN, AURA, and soon to be released  BLOOM). This unique symbology puts a unique spin on the intimate tradition of perfume selection. When you choose and spray a SIGIL SCENT, you are setting an intention, an aspiration for the day.

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 1972 Kenneth Anger Lucifer Rising  starred Kenneth Anger, Jimmy Page and Maryann Faithful

Favorite American Artist: I’m greatly inspired by the works of American filmmakers like David Lynch, Kenneth Anger, and Ken Russell. These guys continually challenge the standard definition of what makes for cinematic art. Their blend of bizarre, romantic, and surreal imagery was critical to my development of an artistic palette. This absolutely carries through in my approach to perfumery and the total brand image, as you’ll see in the emblematic black bottles, geometric sigils, and playful scent descriptions.

Patrick Kelly, Founder and Natural Perfumer Sigil Scent.

Jimmy Page – Lucifer Rising

Note: Kenneth Anger ‘s Lucifer Rising   has a story of real life  revenge behind it. Kevin Anger worked withJ Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, to create this film  about magick and ritual;  both were devotees of  Alistar Crowley. When they had a falling out in ‘73, Anger put a curse that some  say put into motion the  tragic events that ended Led Zeppelin

CaFleurebon Best of Show Indie Beauty Expo

Editor’s Note: Maggie Mahboubian  and I met Patrick Kelly at the Indie  Beauty Expo and  awarded him  a best of show as  “rising star of natural perfumery” Patrick is our  109th  perfumer in our series. That number is said to have to do with the spirit-Michelyn

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Sigil Scent Focus by Travis Chantar

Thanks to Patrick Kelly we have a draw for a registered USA reader of their choice of GROUND, BALANCE, FOCUS, OPEN, AURA,

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or The Sigil Sampler.

To be eligible be sure to register and leave a  quality comment with what you found fascinating about Patrick’s Path to Perfumery and your choice of fragrance. Draw closes 9/6/2016

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8 comments

  • I loved Patrick’s story of his grandmothers and how they influenced him. Naming each scent as an intention is an interesting idea. So that, “When you choose and spray a SIGIL SCENT, you are setting an intention, an aspiration for the day.” I also like that he doesn’t try to make feminine or masculine scents. I would like to sample Balance. USA.

  • What an interesting young man, it’s great that he is not focused on binary gender identification. And to base a line on intention tells me he is empathic and likely wise beyond his years. Thank you for bringing him into the spotlight! I’d choose “Open” if I win, and I live in the USA

  • It is apparent Patrick’s path to perfumery has been shaped by his childhood experiences that often involved being in touch with nature in Florida and constant exposure to flowers like rose and orange blossom. Patrick also seems someone who is constantly educating himself which may have inspired him to educate the masses as well. My choice in the draw will be Open. I am in the US.
    I am already member of CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery.

  • I like that Patrick credits the women in his life for his early interest in plants and flower scents. I think early influences are so important. I also like the way he came to his company name, by using seals on his bottles which state intention words. It is a very holistic approach. For this reason I would like to try the sampler if I wiin, and try all the scents to see if I experience the intention. Thank you for an interesting interview. I am in the USA.

  • Patrick you look young in your not young photo. I like that you create fragrances not trying to be either masculine or feminine. Since you recently won an award “Best of Show” I’d really like to try these creations. usa

  • Hikmat Sher Afridi says:

    Your aim to use SIGIL SCENT as a platform to educate customers is interesting & a wonderful approach. Its an invitation to select a perfume bottle for its symbol or color to explore. Yes, Intention plays a huge role in creative process. When you have a creative mind it doesn’t stop going. No doubt you are the rising star of natural perfumery.
    If I win I’ll go for GROUND.
    Thanks for the generosity to Patrick Kelly.
    Participating in the draw by giving my relative address in NY.

  • I found Patrick’s Path to Perfumery very interesting and like the idea that “When you choose and spray a SIGIL SCENT, you are setting an intention, an aspiration for the day.” I’ve always thought that to be true when I make my fragrance choice each morning. That’s why I appreciate variety and my choice would be the Sigil sampler.
    I like CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumeet on Facebook.

  • Since I love natural perfumery I am really excited to learn about Patrick.
    I think it’s really interesting that he doesn’t assign a number or a gender to his fragrances and all of them are positive intentions
    The bottles are so unique in the black glass and it’s great he will be expanding into body scrubs and other products