Susan Ankersen

Founder of Susan James Fragrances, a Los Angeles–based studio crafting luxury, small-batch perfumes dedicated to preserving milestones through scent for weddings, life celebrations, and corporate events. Before launching the fragrance brand, I created jewelry collections under my namesake label, with pieces featured on television shows such as Ugly Betty and in magazines including Cosmopolitan, and I owned a fashion boutique in Santa Monica, CA. My career in olfactory art has included installations for the London Design Museum, NASA/JSC Houston, and Torrance Art Museum, where I explored the intersection of scent memory, wellness, and olfactory art. As a two-time founder, I share insights on scent, memory, jewelry, design, and the creative business journey.