Meet Shabnam Tavakol — the artisan and artistic power behind Kismet Olfactive, the Topanga-based perfume studio. Born and raised in California, Shabnam — Farsi for “morning dew” — is the daughter of Iranian-immigrant mother and father who escaped the violent 1979 Revolution in Iran. Weaving this story into the model’s namesake, Kismet — from the Persian qismat, which means “destiny,” or, “what is supposed to be” — interprets the serendipitous moments that make up our lives into wearable scents. Representing customized small-batch formulation and hand-selecting solely the best oils and sustainable uncooked supplies, Kismet is based and features upon a basis of immersive storytelling.
One of many studio’s most beloved creations, Nostalgia, initially debuted as a private perfume and is now obtainable completely as a candle at Shoppe Amber Interiors. Unisex and richly layered, Nostalgia blends leathery, musky, floral, natural, smoky, and spicy notes — a sensory homage to the village of Grasse within the French Alps, the place Shabnam studied the artwork of perfumery.
We lately had the pleasure of visiting her studio and retail area in Topanga to study extra in regards to the Nostalgia candle, her journey, and what’s forward. Learn on to get to know this inspiring entrepreneur and distinctive inventive a bit extra. xx
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