Can you speak to what it means to you to be the creator of something (a scent) that people then can use as their own tool of essential creation (making distinct daily versions of themselves via that scent)?
Our whole MO at Sigil was about the thoughtful and intentional act of using any of our many tools to become a more realized version of your self—to enhance aspects of your identities as you move through the world. It is an altogether humbling experience to create any “thing” from nothing—especially in our loud and crowded world—but even moreso something as subjective and interior as a perfume. I’m so grateful for the many thousands who trusted us in their daily journeys through life, who found solace in Sigil and the world and tools we built.
The actual physical processes of making scent seem both extremely delicate, scientifically complex, and also essentially human and primal. How do you maintain balance in your processes?
That’s right. It’s equal parts intuition and pragmatism. The closest analogy I can think of is bouldering: there’s a solution to be mapped that can sometimes feel technical and require a lot of retooling, but the path is also lit by deep, present, and intuitive feeling.
How do you want to feel in your clothing?
Comfortable, polished, crisp, ready.
How does your personal style inform that?
I’m always drawn to soft and comforting natural fabrics in neutral tones, styled with unexpected pops of color.
