Euphorium Brooklyn

Euphorium Brooklyn was founded in 2015 by Stephen Dirkes as an olfactory laboratory dedicated to atmospheric, unconventional fragrance built from rare and exotic raw materials. Working from Brooklyn, Dirkes sources tinctures, absolutes, and essential oils from around the world — resins from the Horn of Africa, botanicals from Southeast Asia, and locally foraged materials — combining them in compositions that resist easy categorisation by standard fragrance families. The house is known for structural complexity and an intentional darkness: scents that open with unfamiliar accord combinations, evolve unpredictably through wear, and settle into base notes that challenge conventional musk-and-wood resolution. Titles and packaging reflect a poetic, immersive sensibility — Euphorium positions each fragrance as a personal soundscape rather than a wearable product. Sold primarily through the brand's own channels and select niche boutiques, the house maintains a deliberately small distribution footprint consistent with the handcrafted scale of production. Euphorium Brooklyn appeals to serious fragrance enthusiasts who want olfactory experiences that demand attention rather than fragrances that reassure.