Steve DeMercado

About

Steve DeMercado is an influential and respected master perfumer whose career is marked by innovation, artistry, and a fearless approach to scent creation. With decades of experience, DeMercado has worked with leading fragrance houses such as Takasago, Givaudan, IFF, and Fragrance Resources, and is currently the co-owner and perfumer at OK Fine Fragrances. Throughout his prolific career, he has crafted perfumes for a remarkable roster of global brands including Calvin Klein, Escada, Marc Jacobs, Paris Hilton, Queen Latifah, Billie Eilish, Jessica Simpson, Michael Kors, and many more. DeMercado is acclaimed for his ability to create fragrances that deeply resonate with consumers, earning multiple Fifi awards in recognition of his talent and impact on the industry. His recent venture, OK Fine Fragrances, co-founded with Michael Simpson, embodies a spirit of indie creativity and authenticity. This brand pioneers the use of American Oak barrel aging in perfumery, a technique borrowed from the wine and spirits world, to deliver artisanal scents with enhanced complexity and smoothness. DeMercado's commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering unique olfactory experiences cements his status as a pioneer and innovator in contemporary perfumery.