Meet the Founder
Perfumer, Kori Shaw
Kori has always been insanely curious. Her fascination with how things work led her to MIT and UC Berkeley, where she majored in mechanical engineering with a specialization in semiconductor manufacturing. Today, she is a French-trained perfumer, Founder of Swirl Works, and an advisor for compute.exchange, the world’s first open exchange for AI compute.
Her journey into perfumery began while developing a home fragrance line for Swirl Works. What started as a technical study soon became something more profound. After each fragrance formulation session, she felt an unexpected sense of joy and tranquility. Determined to share this experience, she created Swirl Works—where fragrance becomes an invitation to slow down and ground yourself in the moment.
Our Story
While developing a home fragrance line, founder Kori Shaw, discovered the power of fragrance for emotional well-being. She launched Swirl Works scented experiences to share the joy of fragrance and bring positivity to others.
Today, Swirl Works is a wellness brand creating products and experiences that spark joy. We continue to build upon Kori’s scientific expertise to offer custom fragrances and scented experiences that inspire joy and connection.
Because fragrance isn’t just something you wear—it’s something you feel.
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Visit Swirl Works at Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
In the Press
"What started as a place for learning and exploration has evolved into more."
PUNCH Magazine