Ruth Mastenbroek

Ruth Mastenbroek

United Kingdom Born 0 Ruth Mastenbroek

Classically trained, with a focus on modern chypres and fragrance minimalism; her own brand describes using the minimum of ingredients for maximum impact. She has said she likes to capture moods and moments in scent, and her early own-brand work includes the chypre Signature, plus Amorosa and Oxford.

About

Ruth Mastenbroek is a British perfumer who studied Chemistry at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, and trained classically in Grasse, France. She worked at Quest (now part of Givaudan) in England, Holland, France and Japan before launching her own fragrance range in 2010. Her first own-brand release was Signature, developed over three years.

Notable Creations

  • Signature
  • Amorosa
  • Oxford
  • Jo Malone Grapefruit Candle Scent

Training

Quest (now part of Givaudan) (Independent)

Creations by Ruth Mastenbroek