{"title":"Julie Dunkley","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eFrom Laboratory Technician to Master Perfumer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3321\"\u003eJulie Dunkley is one of the most respected figures in British perfumery, with a career that began in 1988 immediately after school through a laboratory apprenticeship at FD\u0026amp;O.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003eHer passion for fragrance creation developed at Belmay Fragrances, where she worked under the guidance of Lisa Hipgrave. Over six years, she progressed from laboratory technician to trainee perfumer, gaining a deep understanding of both the technical and creative dimensions of the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3880\"\u003eToday, Dunkley serves as Senior Perfumer at Sozio UK and is the Immediate Past President of the British Society of Perfumers. In this role, she is actively involved in mentoring and education, regularly sharing her expertise through workshops and industry events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"4144\"\u003eHer background in product development and regulatory compliance—particularly through her work with the Copenhagen Candle Company—gives her a unique perspective, combining artistic vision with a strong understanding of safety, quality, and commercial viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4196\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4194\"\u003eBold Creations for Beaufort London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4350\"\u003eDunkley’s collaboration with \u003cem data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4243\"\u003eBeaufort London\u003c\/em\u003e has resulted in some of the most distinctive and atmospheric fragrances in contemporary niche perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4535\"\u003eCreations such as \u003cem data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4387\"\u003eAbsent Presence\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4398\"\u003eAcrasia\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4415\"\u003eIron Duke\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrate her ability to translate historical narratives and literary themes into compelling olfactory experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4778\"\u003eOne of her most remarkable works, \u003cem data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4585\"\u003eCœur de Noir\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her mastery of unconventional materials—blending black ink accords with spiced rum, leather, and the evocative scent of aged books to create a rich, maritime-inspired composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4997\"\u003eWith \u003cem data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4798\"\u003eRake \u0026amp; Ruin\u003c\/em\u003e, a finalist at the 2019 Art and Olfaction Awards, she captures the spirit of 18th-century London through a fusion of botanical gin notes and smoky woods, evoking a world of decadence and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5234\"\u003eDunkley’s signature style is defined by the use of bold, often unconventional materials in high concentrations. Smoky, leathery, and animalic facets frequently shape her compositions, giving them a powerful and distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5236\" data-end=\"5508\"\u003eHer fragrances are more than compositions—they are immersive narratives. Whether evoking historical figures like the Duke of Wellington in \u003cem data-start=\"5375\" data-end=\"5386\"\u003eIron Duke\u003c\/em\u003e or capturing poetic atmospheres in \u003cem data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5439\"\u003eAbsent Presence\u003c\/em\u003e, each creation tells a story that extends far beyond scent itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/0542\/3448\/collections\/bw_image_10_enhanced.jpg?v=1774707525","url":"https:\/\/www.beautyarc.de\/collections\/julie-dunkley.oembed","provider":"Beauty Arc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}