Kevin Scozzaro

Relaxed and calm, New Jersey native Kevin admits that he "stumbled into perfumery by chance", initially taking on a production role at a fragrance company that promised to fund his return to studies after a period spent studying liberal arts at a community college. Kevin describes his origins as “humble”, having held several construction jobs while studying. It was while working as a perfumer’s assistant that Kevin realized his passion for perfumery and built his extensive knowledge. Now, Kevin, a graduate of a perfumery school, enjoys working across all categories rather than being "boxed in". It is this inherent “freedom” in the perfumer’s profession that Kevin enjoys, where “no two days are the same”. Taking a mostly linear approach to his designs, Kevin nevertheless experiments within the categories he is most familiar with. An enthusiast of “masculine fragrances”, Kevin prefers masculine facets, focused on amber and woody notes, specifically Ambrofix, both for its effectiveness in small doses and for its versatility across different applications. Less conventional, however, is Kevin’s fondness for the scents of “gasoline, engine oil grease and cigar smoke”, which he attributes to memories of his grandfather, who owned a mechanic’s workshop. A man of many talents—surfing, golf, drums and martial arts—and multiple interests—drinking bourbon and smoking cigars—Kevin looks for professional inspiration “in other people, whether it’s their stories, their journeys, or their thoughts and experiences”.