Loukhoum
Eau de Parfum
Keiko Mecheri
Art-driven California niche house blending Japanese, Mediterranean and gourmand themes in polished eau de parfums.
Keiko Mecheri is a niche perfume house created by Keiko and her husband Kamel Mecheri in California in 1997. Several sources note that the brand originally traded under the name Bazaar des Senteurs in the 1990s, focusing on scented body products and candles before turning to fine fragrance. In 2000 they launched their first trio of perfumes - Hanae, Te En and Loukhoum - and soon rebranded the business under the founder's name.
Keiko Mecheri is often described as a Japanese American artist who studied fine arts and later settled in Los Angeles, and the line is influenced by both Asian references and the bohemian, multicultural character of the city. Loukhoum, inspired by the Turkish delight confection, became the breakout hit and a long‑running bestseller, spawning later flankers such as Loukhoum Parfum du Soir and Loukhoum Eau Poudree. Over time the catalog has grown substantially, with sources citing more than 25 and later over 60 fragrances, including releases like Ume and Mihime (2006), Crystal d'Ambre and Cuir Cordoba (2009), and the Bespoke series entry Canyon Dreams (2012).
The brand highlights that its fragrances are inspired in Grasse and made in California, and it operates out of Beverly Hills, California. According to retailer and brand communications, Keiko Mecheri emphasizes high concentration eau de parfum formulas, a polished visual presentation, and attention to sustainable details such as environmentally conscious packaging and responsible sourcing of raw materials.
A niche, luxury house known for oriental compositions.
The brand moved from body products and candles under the Bazaar des Senteurs name in the 1990s into full-fledged perfumery with its 2000 fragrance launches. Through the 2000s it expanded rapidly, developing series that explored themes like vintage florals, oriental gourmands and nature-driven woods. More recent years have seen refinement of existing ideas rather than constant reinvention, with a focus on polishing formulas, extending successful lines and maintaining a coherent visual and olfactory identity. Overall, Keiko Mecheri has shifted from an under-the-radar Los Angeles atelier to a recognized niche player stocked by specialist retailers worldwide, while staying independent and closely tied to the founders' aesthetic vision.
A serious niche house for those who enjoy polished gourmands and artistic florals, especially if Loukhoum-style accords appeal. If you want ultra-avant-garde experiments it is not the most daring line, but it offers a reliable sweet spot between wearable and distinctive.