James Heeley

James Heeley is a British perfumer and the founder of the niche perfume brand of the same name, Heeley Parfums.

James Heeley was born in Yorkshire, England. He has an academic background in philosophy and aesthetics, which has influenced his creative and artistic approach to perfumery.

Heeley moved to Paris, where he originally worked as a designer. His interest in fragrance developed from his work as a designer and his love of nature and art. This interest eventually led to the creation of his own perfume brand.

James Heeley founded Heeley Parfums in 2006 and his brand is known for its minimalist, elegant and thoughtful fragrances, often inspired by nature.

Heeley is strongly inspired by nature, art and culture. His fragrances often reflect natural elements such as plants, flowers and landscapes. Heeley attaches great importance to the quality and purity of the raw materials. His fragrances are known for their clarity and sophistication. He strives to create simple yet profound olfactory experiences that are both contemporary and classic. 

Heeley is one of the few modern perfumers to create his own fragrances from start to finish. He controls the entire process, from idea and creation to production and bottling. This gives him a high level of control over the quality and integrity of his products.

His best-known fragrances include: 

“Cardinal”: 

An elegant and spiritual fragrance combining incense, labdanum and amber. 

“Oranges and Lemons Say The Bells of St. Clements”: 

A fresh and citrusy fragrance inspired by a traditional English nursery rhyme, with notes of oranges, lemons and bergamot.

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