ABOUT THE PERFUMER

Ethéré Parfum blossomed from a deep love of scent, nostalgia, and the natural world. Drawing inspiration from ethnobotanics, horticulture, and a deep desire to bottle fleeting, beautiful moments, each fragrance is crafted with intention and heart.

With a background in global culture and a lifelong fascination with both fragrance and botany, I’ve always been a curious student—forever learning, exploring, and refining. My journey has taken me to fragrance houses around the world, from Seoul to Berlin, but I never quite found the freedom to create exactly what I envisioned.

So, I began crafting my own. What started as a quiet experiment on Etsy has grown into a niche and deeply personal perfumery. It’s been the greatest joy to see my fragrances resonate—to spark a forgotten memory, offer comfort, or inspire confidence with a single spray.

Every bottle holds a story. I’m honored to share mine with you.

~Julia~

Minimalist drawing of two white intertwined branches with leaves on a muted green background.

 FAQ’s

  • Unfortunately, as of August 29th, 2025, the US government suspended its “de minimis exemption” for international shipments. This has caused the buyer of even small packages to be responsible for extra shipping taxes & duties upon arrival of the good, which can get up to 100% of the cost of the item itself. I do not want to put any extra unnecessary financial burden on anyone, & am looking into when this suspension may lift. Of course, if a customer is willing to pay these duties please do reach out to me & I would be thrilled to craft a bespoke, custom fragrance for you!

  • My fragrances are made with a mix of natural essential oils, botanical extracts, and only safe fragrance oil blends where needed. I am always prioritizing safety, artistry & performance, always choosing essential oils where possible. Ethéré Parfum’s base consists of only organic sugarcane alcohol (Kosher, Halal, FCC, 190 proof). When a fragrance oil blend comes into play, I have extensively researched suppliers that offer blends that are all of the following: phthalate & paraben free, mutagen free, carcinogen free, hypoallergenic, vegan, cruelty-free & non-hormonal disrupting. Customers come to me with specific allergies, values, & needs, and I have a 100% record of allowing those with sensitivities to wear the fragrance of their dreams.

  • My perfumes are Eau de Parfum strength, but I actually keep the oil ratio concentration to 30% - which technically makes all my EDP’s ‘Intensiv’ level. They are long-lasting on the skin, but not overpowering. No touch-up sprays throughout the day necessary! 🌷

  • Yes! I now will be releasing Ethere Parfum Discovery Sets (6×5ml) for customers to explore multiple different scents before committing to a full bottle. In addition, I do have a 3×10ml choose your own travel sample Ethéré sets available!

    When it comes to ‘Design Your Own Perfume’ samples, as the sole business operator of Ethéré Parfum, it becomes difficult to craft small samples of every single newly designed fragrances. But, I am confident I can create something you will love & will work diligently with you to find the best balance of notes for your custom perfume. For a boost of confidence in me and my skills, please do check out a few highlights of my only-ever-historically-5-star reviews on the ‘Testimonials’ page.

    Free samples not available; thank you for your understanding!

  • The particular focus & ethos of Ethéré Parfum lies in natsukashii, the fond nostalgia evoked through the sense of smell or the happy tie scents have with memory. Directly translated from Japanese, natsukashii "is the moment in which memory transports you to a beautiful memory that fills you with sweetness".

    The heart & core of my fragrances does not lie in “what supposedly smells good together” but instead, dives into the evocative experience of recreating a specific environment, replicating the olfactory gift of a particularly special memory, or bringing your feelings or loved ones’ personality traits to life. It’s quite special to have the ability to bring this with you wherever you go. I work with geographical botanical studies as well as your descriptions (the more info the better!) to compose a powerful composition for you.

    In addition, each of my Ethéré fragrances is hand-crafted in small batches, hand-blended with natural botanicals, organic essential oils and carefully selected, safe aroma materials. Many of my parfums are unisex, layered with storytelling and seasonal inspiration.