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On Day 18 of the Business Traveller Advent Calendar, we’re giving away a £300 voucher to spend at rookperfumes.co.uk.
Born in Jordan and raised in both Lincolnshire and London, Rook perfumer Nadeem Crowe studied medicine at University College London (UCL).
During his medical training he applied to the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and trained there as an actor before returning to UCL to complete his medical degree in 2010.
When eventually signing to theatrical agents, Global Artists, his agent asked him where he saw himself in ten years. “A practising doctor with a few West End credits under my belt,” Nadeem replied.
Almost ten years later, Nadeem has pursued those two loves, with a career in acute and emergency medicine as well as performances alongside Glenn Close in “Sunset Boulevard” and most recently, “School of Rock” in the West End.
Rook Perfumes was born from heartbreak. A failed pursuit of holiday romance in Lausanne, Switzerland led to a lonely and rainy walk around the city. Nadeem found himself in Philippe K., a perfumery making home fragrance and candles with the finest Somalian incense.
Having spent several hours sipping coffee and sniffing raw ingredients, the inspiration to create his own scents was born. On his return to England, Nadeem started to explore the incredible palette of essential oils and aroma chemicals.
His creations eventually started to attract the attention of scent lovers and led to a nomination for Best Niche Fragrance 2018 by Pure Beauty.
Rook Perfumes are designed in a studio in North London using only the finest ingredients. Each scent is unisex, vegan and cruelty free. From rare saffron and amber to garden mint and damp earth, there is a Rook sent for everyone.
Business Traveller readers can save 35 per cent off their first order with code BUSINESSTRAVELLER at rookperfumes.co.uk (excludes samples). You can also follow Rook Perfumes at instagram.com/rookperfumes.
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- Prize is for a £300 voucher to spend at rookperfumes.co.uk
- Entries close at 2359 GMT on December 24, 2020
