Perfumes de Ellen Covey

Ellen Covey, born in Elmhurst, Illinois, in 1947, had an unconventional upbringing. She spent her formative years moving between several European countries with her family. This exposure to different cultures and languages would later inform her unique approach to perfumery. Covey pursued higher education in the United States, obtaining a master’s degree in biology from the University of Texas and a doctorate in chemical senses from Duke University. Her academic training in neuroscience and chemical senses laid the foundations for her future career as a perfumer.

Her exceptional talent and versatility define Covey’s professional life. As a distinguished neurobiologist and researcher, she holds a chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. In addition to her academic activities, Covey is a well-known perfumer and the founder of Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes.

Her passion for orchids led her to found Olympic Orchids, Inc. in 2006, which began as a nursery for orchid plants. Fascinated by the intricate aromas of these unique flowers, she expanded into the world of perfumery in 2010. Her fragrances have earned numerous accolades, including the Artisan award at the Art & Olfaction Award 2015 for Woodcut and the Independent award at the Art and Olfaction Awards 2016 for Bat, a collaboration with the Canadian perfume house Zoologist.

Unique Focus and Inspiration
Ellen Covey’s approach to creating perfumes is deeply rooted in her training in neuroscience and her fascination with orchids. Her understanding of chemical senses enables her to create fragrances that captivate the senses while also telling a story. Covey’s diverse upbringing and exposure to different cultures provide a rich tapestry of inspiration, which she weaves into her creations.

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes by Covey is a testament to her dedication to producing high-quality, unique and evocative fragrances. She meticulously handcrafts each aroma, using pure essential oils, absolutes, extracts and high-end synthetic fragrance molecules. Her commitment to affordability ensures that her extraordinary perfumes are accessible to a wide audience.

Some of Ellen Covey’s most celebrated fragrances include:

Ellen Covey’s extraordinary career, both in academia and in perfumery, shows her unique ability to bring together the worlds of science and art. Her innovative approach to fragrance creation, based on her neuroscience training and her passion for orchids, has led her to create some of the most captivating and original scents in contemporary perfumery.