Queen of Fragrances

Chief Perfumer Thelma Haywood is affectionately known as the Queen of Fragrances. She has built a reputation for crafting luxurious and exotic perfumes that transport wearers to faraway places. Her signature scents, like Silk Peony and Bayou Queen, are celebrated for their elegance and storytelling through fragrance. Her dedication to creating unique and memorable perfumes has earned her a loyal following in the world of luxury perfumery.

Thelma Haywood's fragrance journey is a tale of passion, artistry, and global inspiration. She is known for crafting luxurious perfumes that transport wearers to exotic destinations. Her career began with a deep appreciation for scents and their ability to evoke emotions and memories. Over time, she refined her craft, studying fragrance development in Berlin, Germany, and later immersing herself in the world of perfumery in Paris, France.

Her travels played a significant role in shaping her signature fragrances. From the lush Alameda Island to the intoxicating floral landscapes of Mo'orea, she drew inspiration from nature’s most captivating aromas. Each destination added a new layer to her olfactory artistry, leading to the creation of perfumes that tell a story.

One of her standout fragrances, Bayou Queen, captures the essence of New Orleans, blending notes of bergamot, peach, rose, and ylang-ylang to evoke the charm of Creole elegance. Her dedication to sensory storytelling has earned her the title Queen of Fragrances, as she continues to redefine luxury through scent

 A Note to Our Valued Customers

Queen of Fragrances is a boutique, online-only perfume house dedicated to delivering rare and exquisite scents directly to your doorstep. While we do not operate a physical storefront, every order is lovingly prepared and shipped from our private fulfillment center in New Orleans. This facility is not open to the public, allowing us to focus entirely on the art of fragrance and the seamless delivery of your experience. We invite you to explore our collection online, where each perfume is accompanied by its story, heritage, and sensory journey.