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Liis
Niche brand · Marin County, United States

Liis

Liis brings California ease into personal fragrance through minimalist compositions and an intimate idea of scent as a second skin.
Marin County, United States · founded 2020
Four Liis perfume bottles in soft natural light
Founded
2020 by Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin
Origin
Marin County, California, USA
Founders
Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin
Made in
California, with organic sugarcane alcohol
Fragrance approach
Minimalist eau de parfums as a form of personal expression
At Parfinity
11 fragrances to sample
The story
Liis was founded by Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin, who grew up minutes apart in Marin County, California, yet met only as adults. Sullivan contributes her training at ISIPCA, while Hendin brings a background in design and art.
The brand treats fragrance as a personal medium. Its eau de parfums draw on memories, places, and ideas while leaving room for the wearer’s own interpretation. Liis is made in California with organic sugarcane alcohol and a considered approach to ingredients and daily wear.
01 · Two perspectives

A friendship becomes a fragrance house

Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin collected perfume in tiny boxes as children. Years later, they met while living abroad and recognized that their different skills belonged together: Sullivan is classically trained in perfumery, while Hendin comes from design and art. They founded Liis as a creative expression. The focus is not a fixed persona, but the freedom to interpret fragrance for yourself.
Liis Bo perfume bottle in its original packaging
02 · Californian origin

Places, memories, and a voice of its own

Marin County forms the geographic background of the founders. At Liis, this origin is not treated as folklore, but as an attitude: personal moments, landscapes, and ideas become clear olfactive images. Bo refers to a hidden artist enclave on the Northern California coast, while Studied works with Virginia Woolf’s idea of a room of one’s own for creativity.
Liis bottles of Studied, Rose Struck, and Bo in sunlight
03 · Formula and daily wear

Reduction with room for interpretation

Liis describes its fragrances as minimalist, vegan, cruelty-free, and allergy-tested. The formulas use organic sugarcane alcohol alongside a blend of natural essential oils and safe synthetic ingredients. The second-skin idea explains why the compositions are intended to remain wearable and personal rather than prescribe a finished role.
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Choose five Liis fragrances as 2 ml samples for your Parfinity Box. The value of your box is fully credited towards a later bottle purchase.

Your individual Parfinity Box
  • Choose any 5 fragrances
  • Wear every fragrance more than once
  • Credit the box value towards a bottle
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11 fragrances by Liis

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Community

What the community says about Liis

10/10
I absolutely love this perfume and honestly, I didn't expect to love it as much as I do, but since I received the sample, I've been wearing it almost every day. I'm pretty sure it will be my next full-size purchase! You have to like the scent of honeysuckle to love this fragrance; it's the most dominant note I can smell. I have some honeysuckle plants in my garden and I've always loved the scent of their blossoms, so I really love it in this perfume too! The blueberry and mirabelle notes are more subtle for me, and I can't actively perceive the ink note, but it gives the other notes a special depth and it's just a very special fruity-floral scent that makes me happier as soon as I apply it!
Marina26Flower Glyph
10/10
Such a beautiful airy fruity-floral discovery, it doesn't get too sweet, I can't directly smell the ink, but it gives it an exciting depth. Love
kim-kristinFlower Glyph
10/10
A wonderfully clean, creamy scent with a very unique, calm character. Liis - Studied smells of fresh, well-groomed skin, of softness and light. No intrusive musk, no sweetness - just pure, elegant clarity with a creamy warmth in the background. For me, an all-day fragrance that radiates professionalism, calm, and closeness.
BeyondTheNotesStudied
7.9 / 10from 96 approved reviews by our community
The noses

Perfumers of Liis

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are Liis fragrances made?
According to the brand, Liis is made in California.
Who founded Liis?
Liis was founded by Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin. Sullivan trained at ISIPCA, while Hendin works from a design and art background.
What does the second-skin idea mean?
Liis treats fragrance as personal expression. A composition should connect with the wearer while leaving room for individual memories and interpretation.
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