Tag: natural perfumery

Aftelier Patchouli Noir by Mandy Aftel: A Mènage a Trois full of ooh la la!

Dec 6, 2025

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by

Samantha

in independent perfumery, patchouli

Mandy Aftel, of Aftelier (she is sole founder and perfumer), almost needs no introduction if you are familiar with the world of natural perfumery. I had the pleasure of visiting her hidden gem , The Aftel Archive of Curious Scents, in Berkeley California back in 2018. I was able to see behind the scenes, visit…