Our team
Let's meet and get to know each Perfume Lounge colleague (and fragrance enthusiast) a bit better. We are looking forward to welcome you, online and in our boutique.
Meet Tanja
Tanja Deurloo, a curious chemist and passionate perfume designer, founded Perfume Lounge in 2009. Within her company Annindriya she has created numerous innovative scent applications, fragrance lines and skincare products.
The impact of scent and the power of our sense of smell makes her happy and keeps her wondering. Just as brains & intuition, science & emotion and human connections.
What are your favourite ingredients?
Sandalwood, labdanum, osmanthus, iris and vetiver.
Which fragrances do you remember vividly from your past?
The pleasant mix of the smell of Boldoot cologne, putty and liquorice in my parents' shop, my mother's Nutrix cream scent.
The scent of the paws of my cats. Freesia and honeysuckle in our garden.
How would others describe you in a few words?
Curious, fragrance nerd, connecting.
Karima
Karima started working in the cosmetic branche at the age of 16, and she is a true beauty addict. Before being the store manager of Perfume Lounge, she worked in product development of fragrances and skin care. For over 7 years, she was the trainer and sales advisor at a major beauty retailer. Next to fragrances, she has a real passion for cooking. "Smell and taste are, of course, linked to each other."
Which fragrances do you remember from the past?
I remember several fragrances. The forest, my grandfather and grandmother lived at the forest edge. I grew up in Amsterdam and if we went there for the weekend this scent made me very happy. I also remember the scent of roasted corn. Being half Egyptian, the smell of roasted corn transports me to Egypt. This snack is sold everywhere on the street. And of course, Chanel no.5, the perfume of my mother.
What is your favourite perfume ingredient?
Iso-E Super, ambroxan, musk, and vetiver.
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
Positive, caring, open-minded.
Petra
Versatile, beautician, instructor at horse back riding academy and coach. At Perfume Lounge, Petra is in control of order processes and customer service. Before working at Perfume Lounge, she gave the treatments as a beautician, where scent was an important component. "What's better than to surround yourself with a beautiful scent that lifts your spirit?”
Which scents do you remember from the past?
The fireplace in winter, de sea and the beach of Zandvoort, a fresh autumn morning while horse back riding.
Which scents do you love most?
Leather in combination with horses, fresh hay and wood chips, marshmallows on the barbecue.
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
Do’er, outdoor person, genuine, caring.
Chester
Chester was educated at the Rietveld art academy in Amsterdam and often uses scent as an inspiration when making his drawings. Scent is emotion and amazes him every day. Scent is visceral! "It fascinates me enormously to see how everyone reacts differently to scents - that's what makes my job at Perfume Lounge so instructive."
What is your favourite fragrance note?
I really love white flowers like jasmine and tuberose, as well as spices like clove and cinnamon. I find foody scents fascinating; I always smell my food before I eat it.
Which perfume interests you?
I have broad tastes when it comes to perfume , but I like most perfumes that both attract and repel me - a little friction can't hurt. An example of such a fragrance is Musc Tonkin by Parfum d'empire.
What was your first perfume?
My first real perfumes that I bought myself as a teenager were Givenchy's xeryus, Antaeus by Chanel and I secretly snatched the bottle of Vanderbilt from my sister's room.
Which fragrance would you keep if you could only keep one?
If I could only keep one fragrance from my perfume collection, it would be a simple cologne! Eau de cologne embodies for me my youth with all its ups and downs. Aqua de Colonia by Alvarez Gómez is one of my farvorites. Sometimes I really crave a momentary fresh sparkling pick-me-up-and then a classic Eau de cologne is my best friend!
Joy
Joy is 28 years old and lives in Amsterdam. With a bachelor in Communication and a Master in Journalism, she always had a natural curiosity for different topics. This includes fragrance and skincare! Before working at Perfume Lounge as the online shop coordinator, she was a communication manager at a publishing company.
What is your role at Perfume Lounge?
At Perfume Lounge, I am responsible for the functionality, design and online marketing of the online shop. If you've ever received a newsletter from Perfume Lounge since october 2022, it was probably one of my creations!
What are your favourite fragrance notes?
I love different kinds of fragrances, but my favourite scents usually contain notes of sandalwood, leather, vanilla or fig.
What is your favourite perfume?
There are too many! From the fragrances we carry, I love Milky Musk (Parle Moi de Parfum), Grand Soir (Maison Francis Kurkdjian), Le Temps Perdu (Salle Privee), Tabac Exquis (Caron) and Flash Back in New York (Olfactive Studio). Another favourite is Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums: a creamy fragrance that's a true compliment getter!