MANDY AFTEL is the Berkeley based perfumer behind the natural fragrance line Aftelier, in addition to being a teacher and the author of nine books on the topics of natural perfumery and essential oils. She's considered an authority and leader within the field of natural fragrance, which is why Heretic's founder/perfumer looked to her early on as a mentor when starting his brand. The fragrances Mandy creates are entirely different from the standard synthetic-based fragrances commonly found on the market, so her work has been a major inspiration for Heretic. Not to mention, she's an incredible, funny, and extremely interesting human.