I’m Ariella Halperin, a brand developer and storyteller in fragrance, combining creative direction with hands-on product development. I help brands translate emotion into scent, guiding everything from story and concept creation to olfactive evaluation and aesthetic execution—so the final product feels unmistakably “you,” not generic. Over the last decade, I’ve worked across early-stage and established brands, building audience- and portfolio-informed strategy, curating trend research, and partnering closely with perfumers, evaluators, and cross-functional teams. I also love bringing ideas to life through events and community—whether shaping compelling brand narratives for launches or supporting organizations with meaningful, real-world sensory impact.…

Ariella Halperin

I’m Ariella Halperin, a brand developer and storyteller in fragrance, combining creative direction with hands-on product development. I help brands translate emotion into scent, guiding everything from story and concept creation to olfactive evaluation and aesthetic execution—so the final product feels unmistakably “you,” not generic. Over the last decade, I’ve worked across early-stage and established brands, building audience- and portfolio-informed strategy, curating trend research, and partnering closely with perfumers, evaluators, and cross-functional teams. I also love bringing ideas to life through events and community—whether shaping compelling brand narratives for launches or supporting organizations with meaningful, real-world sensory impact.…

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I’m Ariella Halperin, a brand developer and storyteller in fragrance, combining creative direction with hands-on product development. I help brands translate emotion into scent, guiding everything from story and concept creation to olfactive evaluation and aesthetic execution—so the final product feels unmistakably “you,” not generic.

Over the last decade, I’ve worked across early-stage and established brands, building audience- and portfolio-informed strategy, curating trend research, and partnering closely with perfumers, evaluators, and cross-functional teams. I also love bringing ideas to life through events and community—whether shaping compelling brand narratives for launches or supporting organizations with meaningful, real-world sensory impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Olfactory Art & Events Planner at World Taste & Smell Association
January 1, 2023 - Present
Plan virtual and in-person events to propel the organization’s mission of advancing the science and real-world impact of taste and smell.
Founder & Creative Director at Storied Senses
January 1, 2022 - Present
Develop fragrance brand narratives and product concepts with a craft-focused approach. Provides creative direction across storytelling, sensory identity, and product ideation—bridging consumer emotion with scent memory through multidimensional brand storytelling.
Creative Marketing Manager at Firmenich
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Worked across multiple brands (Revlon, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Avon) to develop fragrance concepts and marketing strategies for new product development. Collaborated alongside perfumers, evaluators, and cross-functional teams to create fine fragrance, home fragrance, and body care products.
Associate Brand Manager, Fragrance at Avon
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Crafted original fragrance concepts and supported product development teams to create new fragrance products and brands within the Avon portfolio. Briefed and guided fragrance houses and perfumers across numerous projects.
Brand & Communication (Brand Marketing / Product Development) at Tru Fragrance & Beauty
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Managed fragrance marketing and brand work across specialty retail, private label, and licensed brands (including Old Navy, American Eagle, Anthropologie). Supported fragrance brand and consumer-facing storytelling and collaborated on product development for new fragrance offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Boston University
September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), cum laude, Communication
Certificate at Alison
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Fundamentals of Logo Design Logo fundamentals; guidelines and visual elements of logo design; typography of logo design
Certificate at Alison
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Graphic Design Visual and Graphic Design
Certificate at Great Learning
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Brand Management
B.S. at Boston University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Certificate of Completion at Great Learning
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Certificate of Completion at Alison
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Certificate of Completion at Alison
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Certificate of Completion - Brand Management
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Certificate of Completion - Graphic Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Certificate of Completion - Fundamentals of Logo Design
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Certificate of Completion - Great Learning (Brand Management)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Other, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
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