Hello! I'm Melanie Jane, a lifelong scent enthusiast and dubbed a Fragrance Fairy by my Fragrant Fans.
Inspired by my father to create perfumes at the age of eight, I had no idea then what an impact that gift of a perfume making kit would have on my future!
Come on a fragrant journey and discover the inspirations that led me to create, grow and diversify my brand.
1970
A SCENT FAIRY IS BORN
I grew up in the north of England surrounded by fields of flowers, and a passion for perfume.
Inspired by the gift of a perfume making kit at age eight, I spent many joyful days, creating scents to the delight (and sometimes dismay) of my father.
Everything would smell of musk, they were challenging at best, but he wore them anyway, proud that his youngest had found a creative outlet for her fragrant energy.
1997
THE REAL JOURNEY BEGAN
As a young adult I studied beauty and holistic therapy. The aromatherapy module would lead me to discover the emotional healing properties of essential oils, as I privately battled postnatal depression and grief, at the sudden loss of my beloved father Albert. This prompted a yearning to share my knowledge with the world, as I started a private practice in the UK, with the desire to help others.
1999-2019
THE TWO-DECADE MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNEY
In 1999 I moved to Dubai, where I eventually went on to create a critically acclaimed line of exclusive aromatherapy products, natural skincare and feel-good fragrances, under the brand name NightingOils.
I soon realised, that I had a knack and passion for teaching.
2016
A SCENT FILLED AUGUST CHANGED EVERYTHING
A life changing summer spent at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery in France, enriched and refined my work, and allowed me to form a professional partnership with a luxury perfume house in Paris.
A chance encounter with 'Scent Maverick' Jo Malone inspired me to rebrand and simply use my name, 'Melanie Jane'.
"As a creator I have dozens of inspiring ideas every day and I love to utilise them to empower and encourage other creators to follow their dreams as I once did. If I can do it, anyone with the right amount of knowledge, persistence and passion can do it too"
2017
A GLOBAL REACH IN 7* HOTELS
It was in France, that I discovered my love of teaching and inspiring others. I went on to host regular masterclasses, in luxurious locations throughout the city such as the Burj Al Arab, Versace Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton. They proved so popular that students would fly in from New York and Thailand to attend for just one day.
2019
THE YEAR OF THE SUPER BRANDS
With a reputation, for high end luxury and prestigious venues, combined with 'Out of the Box' thinking, I was commissioned by Carlsberg to create a bespoke scent for the UAE launch of Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. I have since worked with Toyota and was approached by Mercedes and Martini for fragrance collaborations and workshops.
2020
THE FRENCH CONNECTION
After many visits to France, I fell in love and decided to make it my permanent home. Now in addition to designing fragrances for Indie brands, influencers and global brands, I host online courses at The Scent Academy and at my Scent Studio in France.
2022+
THE FUTURE
NEW book coming soon!
More overseas perfume masterclasses are planned for 2022, and I'm on a mission to empower fellow creators to follow their dreams, as I once did.
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I didn't come this far, to only come this far.