Rooted in Excellence
Celebrating, empowering and elevating black talent in the fragrance industry.
Rooted in Excellence
Celebrating, empowering and elevating black talent in the fragrance industry.
Rooted in Excellence
Celebrating, empowering and elevating black talent in the fragrance industry.
Who We Are
Who We Are
The Black Fragrance Association is an organization committed to celebrating and amplifying Black creativity within the fragrance industry. We strive to foster a space where innovation, culture, and artistry come together to showcase the rich diversity of Black voices.
Through collaboration, education, and empowerment, we are dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of Black creators, perfumers, and entrepreneurs in the world of fragrance. Our mission is to inspire future generations and ensure that Black excellence continues to flourish in this dynamic and ever-evolving field.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Celebrating Black creativity in fragrance
Celebrating Black creativity in fragrance
The Black Fragrance Foundation was established with the purpose of celebrating, empowering, and elevating Black talent in the fragrance industry. Throughout history, Black people have been the driving force behind the latest trends, innovations, and movements within fragrance, yet their immense contributions often go unrecognized, uncelebrated, or undervalued. The preferences, creativity, and cultural influence of Black individuals have shaped the industry in ways that resonate deeply with consumers worldwide, but these influences are frequently overshadowed by a lack of acknowledgment and opportunity.
The Black Fragrance Foundation was established with the purpose of celebrating, empowering, and elevating Black talent in the fragrance industry. Throughout history, Black people have been the driving force behind the latest trends, innovations, and movements within fragrance, yet their immense contributions often go unrecognized, uncelebrated, or undervalued. The preferences, creativity, and cultural influence of Black individuals have shaped the industry in ways that resonate deeply with consumers worldwide, but these influences are frequently overshadowed by a lack of acknowledgment and opportunity.
The Black Fragrance Foundation was established with the purpose of celebrating, empowering, and elevating Black talent in the fragrance industry. Throughout history, Black people have been the driving force behind the latest trends, innovations, and movements within fragrance, yet their immense contributions often go unrecognized, uncelebrated, or undervalued. The preferences, creativity, and cultural influence of Black individuals have shaped the industry in ways that resonate deeply with consumers worldwide, but these influences are frequently overshadowed by a lack of acknowledgment and opportunity.
The foundation's mission is to shift this narrative and bring about lasting change. It strives to cultivate a new generation of Black perfumers, providing mentorship, training, and development programs to ensure that Black voices are not only heard but amplified. The foundation is dedicated to supporting Black fragrance creators, offering essential resources, networking opportunities, and financial backing to foster growth and visibility in the fragrance business. Moreover, it seeks to create and strengthen pathways for Black-owned fragrance businesses to thrive, ensuring that they have the tools and access needed to succeed.
The foundation's mission is to shift this narrative and bring about lasting change. It strives to cultivate a new generation of Black perfumers, providing mentorship, training, and development programs to ensure that Black voices are not only heard but amplified. The foundation is dedicated to supporting Black fragrance creators, offering essential resources, networking opportunities, and financial backing to foster growth and visibility in the fragrance business. Moreover, it seeks to create and strengthen pathways for Black-owned fragrance businesses to thrive, ensuring that they have the tools and access needed to succeed.
The foundation's mission is to shift this narrative and bring about lasting change. It strives to cultivate a new generation of Black perfumers, providing mentorship, training, and development programs to ensure that Black voices are not only heard but amplified. The foundation is dedicated to supporting Black fragrance creators, offering essential resources, networking opportunities, and financial backing to foster growth and visibility in the fragrance business. Moreover, it seeks to create and strengthen pathways for Black-owned fragrance businesses to thrive, ensuring that they have the tools and access needed to succeed.
"This community helped me find my voice and confidence as a black creator in fragrance."
"This community helped me find my voice and confidence as a black creator in fragrance."
Aaliyah Thompson, Perfumer
Aaliyah Thompson, Perfumer
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
A passionate team elevating black
excellence in fragrance.
A passionate team elevating Black
excellence in fragrance.
Khadija DayibPresidentRole:Visionary Leader & Strategic OverseerResponsibilities:- Set and steward the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the BFA, ensuring board effectiveness and accountability.
- Preside over all board meetings and serve as the main spokesperson.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations within the fragrance industry.
- Support board development and succession planning.
- Lead annual reviews of the organization’s progress and direction.
Maekaeda GibbonsVice PresidentRole:Deputy Leader & Operational SupporterResponsibilities:- Support the President and step in as acting President when needed.
- Oversee internal committees and special projects.
- Help ensure board policies and strategic initiatives are followed.
- Lead leadership development programs for Black-owned fragrance brands.
- Assist in resolving internal conflicts and challenges.
Tamika DukesTreasurerRole:Financial Guardian & Fiscal StrategistResponsibilities:- Develop and oversee the annual budget in collaboration with staff.
- Present financial reports to the board regularly.
- Monitor the financial health and sustainability of the BFA.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations.
- Support fundraising and grant application efforts.
Brianna StallingsSecretaryRole:Records Keeper & Administrative CoordinatorResponsibilities:- Maintain accurate minutes of all board meetings.
- Track baord members' terms, attendance and voting records.
- Manage official documents (bylaws, policies, meeting notices).
- Ensure Compliance with legal and organizational documentation standards.
- Coordinate board communications and scheduling.
Jade BodleyDirector of Brand Relations & Membership EngagementRole:Community Builder & Brand AdvocateResponsibilities:- Serve as the primary liaison to Black fragrance brand members.
- Lead membership recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts.
- Develop programs and services that directly benefit members.
- Host forums, networking events, and mentorship initiatives.
- Represent member voices at the board level.
- Khadija DayibPresidentRole:Visionary Leader & Strategic OverseerResponsibilities:
- Set and steward the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the BFA, ensuring board effectiveness and accountability.
- Preside over all board meetings and serve as the main spokesperson.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations within the fragrance industry.
- Support board development and succession planning.
- Lead annual reviews of the organization’s progress and direction.
- Maekaeda GibbonsVice PresidentRole:Deputy Leader & Operational SupporterResponsibilities:
- Support the President and step in as acting President when needed.
- Oversee internal committees and special projects.
- Help ensure board policies and strategic initiatives are followed.
- Lead leadership development programs for Black-owned fragrance brands.
- Assist in resolving internal conflicts and challenges.
- Tamika DukesTreasurerRole:Financial Guardian & Fiscal StrategistResponsibilities:
- Develop and oversee the annual budget in collaboration with staff.
- Present financial reports to the board regularly.
- Monitor the financial health and sustainability of the BFA.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations.
- Support fundraising and grant application efforts.
- Brianna StallingsSecretaryRole:Records Keeper & Administrative CoordinatorResponsibilities:
- Maintain accurate minutes of all board meetings.
- Track baord members' terms, attendance and voting records.
- Manage official documents (bylaws, policies, meeting notices).
- Ensure Compliance with legal and organizational documentation standards.
- Coordinate board communications and scheduling.
- Jade BodleyDirector of Brand Relations & Membership EngagementRole:Community Builder & Brand AdvocateResponsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison to Black fragrance brand members.
- Lead membership recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts.
- Develop programs and services that directly benefit members.
- Host forums, networking events, and mentorship initiatives.
- Represent member voices at the board level.
Join the Movement
Join the
Movement
Join the Movement
Exciting news! The Black Fragrance Association will be opening membership to new members beginning in 2026 — and we can’t wait to welcome you into our growing community of scent makers and visionaries.
Exciting news! The Black Fragrance Association will be opening membership to new members beginning in 2026 — and we can’t wait to welcome you into our growing community of scent makers and visionaries.
Exciting news! The Black Fragrance Association will be opening membership to new members beginning in 2026 — and we can’t wait to welcome you into our growing community of scent makers and visionaries.
