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Fragrance Entrepreneur Sue Phillips Honored as Global Woman Peace Ambassador

She used her expertise to help more than 250 people infected with covid regain their sense of smell.

Fragrance expert Sue Phillips, founder of Sue Phillips Fragrance and Scenterprises Inc., has been honored as a Global Woman Peace Ambassador for her leadership in Women in Business and Economic Empowerment.

The award was presented to Phillips during the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York City.

“It is an incredible honor to be recognized as a global woman peace ambassador, especially for work that is so deeply personal and impactful,” Phillips said. “The loss of smell is more than just a sensory issue—it affects memory, emotion and identity. Helping people reclaim that part of themselves has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career.”

Healing Through Fragrance

Phillips, known for her bespoke fragrances and work in scent therapy, was recognized for her contributions as an innovator. She was among the first fragrance experts to identify that scent ingredients could help those infected with Covid-19 who lost their sense of smell, retrain and regain it. In the last five years, Phillips has helped more than 250 people on their scent journey recovery.

During her keynote address at the affair, Phillips regaled on the importance of collaboration between civil society and business to promote economic empowerment for women and their communities, drawing on her own journey as an entrepreneur and advocate for healing through fragrance.

With a career that spans senior roles at Tiffany & Co., Elizabeth Arden and her own firm Scenterprises, Phillips’ innovative approach combines luxury, artistry and wellness—offering bespoke scent experiences that have garnered her a loyal following worldwide.

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