James Heeley, born in Yorkshire, England, studied philosophy, aesthetics, and law at King's College, London. Working in design in France, he discovered how scents are crafted, and a 1996 meeting with Annick Goutal proved a turning point.
A largely self-taught perfumer, he founded Heeley Parfums in 2006, known for minimalist, nature-inspired fragrances made in a small traditional studio in the south of France, beginning with Menthe Fraîche (2006). He lives and works in Paris.
2011Bubblegum ChicJames Heeley
2011Jasmine ODJames Heeley
2015Chypre 21James Heeley
2015PhoeniciaJames Heeley
2017Note de YuzuJames Heeley
2018Blanc PoudreJames Heeley
2020Zeste de GingembreJames Heeley
2021AtheneanJames HeeleyJames Heeley · 2017Note de Yuzu715 ratings · ★ 4.0202James Heeley · 2011Bubblegum Chic413 ratings · ★ 3.8303James Heeley · 2018Blanc Poudre322 ratings · ★ 3.6704James Heeley · 2021Athenean261 ratings · ★ 3.8505James Heeley · 2015Chypre 21252 ratings · ★ 3.8506James Heeley · 2020Zeste de Gingembre225 ratings · ★ 3.97
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