Hez Binkowitz

Hez Binkowitz

United States Born 0 Statik Olfactive

Known for highly textured gourmands and atmospheric compositions often built around coffee, cinnamon, plum, tobacco, boozy accords and woods, frequently inspired by New Orleans culture and his Jewish/Hasidic heritage. His style emphasizes narrative, memory and place, using dense sweet-spicy structures and warm woody bases to convey emotional and cultural stories.

About

Hez Binkowitz is an American artisan perfumer based in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he is the founder and creative director of the indie fragrance house Hez Parfums. His work is strongly influenced by his Jewish and Hasidic heritage and the immigrant journeys of his grandparents, a theme highlighted in profiles on Marom Connect and ÇaFleureBon. Hez Parfums focuses on rich, story-driven gourmand and atmospheric compositions inspired by New Orleans culture, including scents like Plum Conficture and the 504 series. Beyond his own brand, he has also created "Home for the Holidays" for Statik Olfactive, extending his artisanal blending to collaborations with other niche houses.

Notable Creations

  • Plum Conficture (Hez Parfums
  • 2023)
  • 504 (Hez Parfums
  • 2024)
  • 504 Extrait (Hez Parfums
  • 2025)
  • Home for the Holidays (Statik Olfactive)

Status

Independent Perfumer

Creations by Hez Binkowitz