Kismet Olfactive is a New York City-based independent fragrance studio founded by perfumer Shabnam Tavakol. Shabnam is the daughter of Iranian-immigrant parents who escaped the violent 1979 Revolution in Iran, relocating to the U.S. by hard-won efforts and a string of good fortune. Recognizing this fortuitous past, Kismet—from the Persian 'qismat,' meaning “fate,” or, “what is meant to be”—translates the serendipitous moments that make up our lives into wearable scents. Focused on a more intimate and inclusive approach to fine fragrance creation, Kismet Olfactive partners with affiliates who are dedicated to the brand's vision and ethos of storytelling through scent.
