Sue Phillips

My Story (so far)

I grew up in South Africa in a family that was very involved in the arts. My mother was an amazing singer, pianist, artist and one of South Africa’s foremost calligraphers and artists (www.2marvelous4words.com) I pursued a career in the theater and was a singer and actress in South Africa before coming to the USA. When I came to New York I was captivated by the cosmetics industry and my career took a new trajectory.

I am honored to say I have been involved in the development of iconic fragrance brands for such companies as Tiffany, Burberry, Lancôme, Trish McEvoy, Avon, Lancaster, Diane Von Furstenberg and many others.

When I left Tiffany to have my daughter, I started my own consulting business, SCENTERPRISES, to offer unique fragrance “experiences” for clients. I am a true ‘Scentrepreneur’ and always wanted to explore the magic and mystery of scent. I opened The Scentarium in February 2014 and love having clients explore our unique perfumery! We offer unique scent experiences as well as scent-branding opportunities for companies to reflect their brand through scent diffusion.

The Scentarium is an oasis in the heart of trendy TriBeCa and filled with beautiful art on the walls by my mother, Grace Phillips, eclectic objects d ‘arts, and my wonderful collection of fragrance bottles. When clients arrive there is an audible gasp of joy as they feel relaxed and comfortable in the beautiful ambiance. It is a way for people to explore their Sense of Smell in a lovely environment and for them to feel confident in the selection of their scents.

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