Show Notes
Romy Kowalewski is the founder of Barcelona-based niche fragrance brand 27 87 and she approaches perfume creation in a way that is unfussy and without gimmick. She presents her fragrances in a clean, simple aesthetic that allows the scents to speak for themselves, and boy, do they have interesting things to say. In this episode we talk all about Romy's journey into starting the brand, how she was scent-aware from a young age, sniffing the products made in her parent's bakery, her views on dupes, and what the future holds for this most intriguing of brands.
Follow 27 87 on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/27_87/
Find out more about the brand on their website: https://2787perfumes.com/
Romy's emotional connection scent is Wandervogel by 27 87.
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