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UFO Parfums
Los Angeles indie studio making collaborative, rave influenced, gender fluid perfumes in small artistic runs.
About UFO Parfums
UFO Parfums is an independent perfume project launched in 2019 by Los Angeles based artist and perfumer Maxwell Williams. The brand is explicitly described as a music inspired, environmental, gender spectral perfume line, with all fragrances hand designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Williams brings a multidisciplinary background to the work, combining roles as olfactory artist, researcher, DJ and producer, and writer, which feeds directly into the conceptual framing of each scent.
From the outset, UFO Parfums has operated as a studio that favors collaboration and cultural references over traditional luxury positioning. Early releases such as Literalvolcano and the Come Tees x UFO Parfums Liquid collaboration in 2019 established its focus on limited projects tied to visual art and underground music scenes. Subsequent perfumes like Anal and Hentai in 2020 pushed a provocative naming approach and helped cultivate an audience in club and experimental art circles.
The brand’s catalog includes scents like Angel (created with DJ Python), L’Eau D’Boot, 165 BPMs, NOP, and others documented by Parfumo and Silloria, with the line growing steadily from 2019 through at least 2024. Descriptions from the brand and gallery presentations characterize UFO Parfums as rooted in rave culture, environmentally conscious themes, and a consistent refusal to adhere to conventional gender marketing.
In practice, UFO Parfums operates more like an ongoing art project than a mass distribution fragrance house. Releases tend to be small scale, concept driven, and often tied to specific collaborations or cultural moments, positioning the brand firmly within the indie and experimental segment of contemporary perfumery.
At a Glance
The Brand
Founded
2019
Founder
Maxwell Williams
Country
United States
Category
Indie
Scent Personality
Worth It?
Scent DNA
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Experimental
Musky
- UFO Parfums fragrances are strongly concept driven, often built around club culture, art collaborations, and unconventional themes tied to rave and underground music
- Names, note choices, and storytelling lean toward the provocative and surreal, with gender neutral positioning and a willingness to explore unusual materials and structures
- Scents often sit between fine fragrance and olfactory art, prioritizing atmosphere and narrative over mainstream appeal
Typical Performance
Longevity
Long
Projection
Moderate
Positioning
A indie, premium house known for amber compositions.
How It Compares
- → More experimental than Dior
- → More underground than Byredo
- → More provocative than Comme des Garçons
- → Less sweet than Mancera
Who It's For
Best For
- Nightlife and club environments
- Art and fashion events
- Collectors of experimental indie perfume
- Gender neutral everyday wear for non mainstream tastes
- Collaborative projects and limited editions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Highly original artistic concepts linked to music and rave culture
- Strong gender fluid positioning and inclusive branding
- Interesting collaborations with fashion labels and musicians
- Bold compositions and naming that stand out in the indie space
Weaknesses
- Limited distribution and availability outside niche channels
- Styling and naming can be too provocative or niche for many consumers
- Portfolio is relatively small and project based
- Less consistency in scent style compared to more traditional houses
Brand Evolution
UFO Parfums started in 2019 with small scale, art linked releases such as Literalvolcano and the Come Tees collaboration, establishing its studio model around visual art and underground culture. By 2020, the brand leaned into more provocative naming and club oriented themes with scents like Anal and Hentai, strengthening its presence in experimental nightlife communities. Later projects like Angel with DJ Python and 165 BPMs further tied the brand to electronic music, while NOP and other 2024 releases show a continued focus on collaborations and concept driven, limited output rather than broad commercial expansion. Throughout, the core identity as a gender spectral, rave inspired, environmentally aware fine fragrance project has remained consistent.
Quick Verdict
UFO Parfums is for buyers who want perfume as underground art rather than polished luxury, and who accept challenging themes and limited access. If you prefer safe, broadly appealing designer scents, this studio will likely feel too niche and conceptual.
Perfumers
UFO Parfums Perfumes