Jorge Lee is a senior perfumer born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, who developed an early appreciation for cooking and spices, along with a habit of associating scents with the people who wore them.
After studying economics and working at a Dutch bank, he was recruited into a marketing role at Quest International in Bogotá, where he trained as an evaluator and discovered a talent for perfumery. He has since worked with Givaudan and MG International Fragrance Company, as well as niche brands including Alghabra Parfums, Nishane, and Unique'e Luxury, drawing inspiration from local ingredients like Isparta rose and mastic.
2013Sultan VetiverNishane
2015Wulong ChaNishane
2015Ambra CalabriaNishane
2016Hundred Silent WaysNishane
2016Fan Your FlamesNishane
2017HacivatNishane
2017KaragozNishane
2019Safran CologniseNishaneMystical, elegant, and versatile compositions built around local ingredients, with careful, restrained use of wood notes.
Scentsation editorialFragrances credited to Jorge in our catalog, by house.
Nishane · 2017Hacivat12,216 ratings · ★ 4.3002Nishane · 2015Wulong Cha7,139 ratings · ★ 4.2403Nishane · 2016Hundred Silent Ways5,640 ratings · ★ 4.1704Nishane · 2016Fan Your Flames3,773 ratings · ★ 4.0205Nishane · 2013Sultan Vetiver1,691 ratings · ★ 4.0206Nishane · 2019Safran Colognise1,520 ratings · ★ 4.34
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