Sister Hildegard
EDT · 2025
Pearfat Parfum
Acquired
Alie Kiral
Self-taught indie perfumer creating whimsical, nostalgic scents that reference Midwestern childhood memories and classic perfumes, often with playful, humorous twists. Her work emphasizes accessibility and inclusivity in fine fragrance while exploring the intersection of scent with art, history and culture.
About
Alie Kiral is a Chicago-area indie perfumer and the founder of Pearfat Parfum, a handmade fragrance line she launched in 2022. She describes herself as primarily self-taught and has worked with mentors at the Institute for Art & Olfaction to develop her practice, focusing on the intersections of art, craft, history and culture in fine fragrance. Kiral serves as both brand founder and perfumer for Pearfat Parfum, creating whimsical, nostalgic scents that draw on Midwestern childhood memories, and her work is stocked at Merz Apothecary in Chicago.
Notable Creations
- Pearfat Parfum line (various handcrafted fragrances for the brand)
Training
Institute for Art & Olfaction (Independent)
Creations by Alie Kiral