Rajesh Balkrishnan

Rajesh Balkrishnan

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Known for concept-driven, natural-leaning niche compositions often built around complex resins, woods, and animalic nuances, as seen in creations like Aranyaka for Prin, the forest-inspired extrait featuring cypriol, leather, soil accord, castoreum, civet and oakmoss. His work for brands such as Mallo, Bortnikoff, Di Ser and House of Miraj frequently explores dense, atmospheric themes and storytelling, reflecting an experimental, narrative style within artisanal perfumery.

About

Rajesh Balkrishnan is a natural perfumer and creative director based in Charlottesville, Virginia, who works as a freelance independent perfumer alongside his career as a professor of public health at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. His LinkedIn profile lists nearly 20 perfumes released since 2018, including Aranyaka for Prin, Haxan for Prin, Keman for Di Ser, Sayat Nova, Santa Sangre and Scheherezade for Bortnikoff, Arc, Rea, Sod, INKsh and Var for Mallo, Kahenah for House of Miraj, Sleepy Hollow and Devil’s Garden for Folkwinds, Oud Indochine and Yeti for Maksim Perfume, Socotra for Hunayn, and Bijapur and Golconda for Faizal Privee. He has been shortlisted for the Art and Olfaction Awards for his work in independent perfumery.

Notable Creations

  • Aranyaka (Prin
  • 2018)
  • Haxan (Prin)
  • Keman (Di Ser)
  • Sayat Nova (Bortnikoff)
  • Santa Sangre (Bortnikoff)
  • Scheherezade (Bortnikoff)
  • Arc (Mallo)
  • Rea (Mallo)
  • Sod (Mallo)
  • INKsh (Mallo)
  • Var (Mallo)
  • Kahenah (House of Miraj)
  • Sleepy Hollow (Folkwinds)
  • Devil’s Garden (Folkwinds)
  • Oud Indochine (Maksim Perfume)
  • Socotra (Hunayn)
  • Bijapur (Faizal Privee)
  • Golconda (Faizal Privee)

Status

Independent Perfumer

Creations by Rajesh Balkrishnan