MIXERS

Driven by her own personal need and not seeing a space where Black fragrance entrepreneurs globally can connect face-to-face, Terees Western - Detroit Perfumer + Scent Docent, created the olfactive group - MIXERS.

In March 2022, after encountering a trying business matter and feeling isolated by not having someone to transparently and confidentially brainstorm solutions who understood her, Terees became inspired! 

Terees channeled her frustrations and feelings into organizing a group where Black Fragrance Entrepreneurs could get to know each other beyond brief social media interactions. A soul-fun, supportive space to connect and create together was her compelling concept.  

Discussing her initial idea to host an evening happy hour with fragrance associates: Elle of BlackPerfumers.com, Anu Prestonia of Anu Essentials, Bambi Montgomery of HIVE Luxury Fragrances and Kimberly Waters of MUSE experiences, Terees gained support and enthusiasm. Moving quickly from idea to implementation, her vision - a never been done, morning-mid-day Saturday mixer - became reality.

Deemed overwhelmingly successful and inspiring, the inaugural MIXERS gathering took place virtually on July 30, 2022. Black Fragrance entrepreneurs and professionals from various roles - Perfumers, Content Creators, Retailers, Students and Industry Executives representing England, Nigeria, Trinidad & Tobago and regions across the United States attended.

MIXERS meetings occur quarterly through the year.