California-based Aftelier Perfumes is in the forefront of the natural perfumery movement. But saying that doesn’t do justice to the company’s complex, unique and beautiful fragrances. Mandy Aftel, the imagination and skill behind these creations, is not only a nose. She has shared her knowledge about fragrance and perfumery in a number of books, including the seminal work, Essence and Alchemy. In her own words, “My approach to creating artisan natural perfumes is based in the quality and integrity of the ingredients. ... In each perfume, I try to capture a feeling and aesthetic experience. I start with a concept for the perfume, and work to create something modern and luxurious. ...” Scent-and-Sensibility Perfume offers five extraordinary Aftelier Perfumes fragrances in eau de parfum concentration and one perfume.