Syd Buffman

Syd's interest in perfumery began when she was a young designer in the Bay Area. She became fascinated by the potential of scent for poetic storytelling, transformation of mood, and euphoric embodiment. A deeper desire to understand the plants listed in the notes of perfumes and their effects on the body led Syd to enroll in school for clinical herbalism. She studied with many teachers over the years, including a couple of modern-day alchemists - where she learned about the art of distillation and began to think more deeply about the poetry of nature.

After a few years living abroad in Warsaw, Poland, Syd came back to the USA and landed in Boulder, CO, where she met Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, one of the pioneers of American indie and niche perfumery. Studying with Dawn was life-changing for Syd, and brought her back full circle to the art of perfumery.

Syd moved to Los Angeles in 2021 and launched her first fragrances as SYD Botanica in October 2022. 
*fragrances listed for reference only, not sold at Fumerie

ANGELFACE SYD Botanica
BUTTERFLY TAMER SYD Botanica
GHOST FLOWERS SYD Botanica
HONEY BODY SYD Botanica
PROTEAN DESIRE SYD Botanica
SUSPENDED WATER LILY SYD Botanica

Explore SYD Botanica’s Maker’s Residency Page here

image and bio via Syd Buffman