American born artist Maria McElroy synthesized her love of blending colors and textures with her passion for scent. After receiving an MFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute in '86, Maria continued her studies in Australia and became a Certified Aromatherapist with Queensland Institute of Natural Science."Blending fragrances in a bottle is like mixing colors on a palate," says Maria. "The scent becomes pigment, the body becomes the canvas. The nose responds to scent like the eye to color."Seven years in Japan, studying Kodo, the ancient art of fragrance, Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement Koto, Japanese harp, Shiatsu massage and Zen Buddhism solidified Maria's appreciation for Japanese culture and aesthetics. Maria's seven-year journey, rich in Japanese history, romance and mystery, became the genesis of aroma M and the inspiration for the signature Geisha fragrance line. Aroma M is based in New York but is now known worldwide

M Beauty Consulting founded Jan 2019, helps companies navigate the niche fragrance landscape by creating opportunities for beauty and lifestyle brands to develop and launch their own beauty/perfume lines. M Beauty partners with the industry's best talents: from fragrance development (evaluation), art/packaging designers and (contract) manufacturers - a much needed resource in this competitive market. Maria McElroy draws on her two decades of experience in the niche perfume industry, working with clients including Sephora, QVC and international luxury departments stores to create successful private label collections.

House of Cherry Bomb Perfumers Maria McElroy and Alexis Karl have created The Atelier Line, composed of six scents hand blended and bottled in the Aroma M Atelier in Brooklyn.The Atelier line is classic New York City chic with a modern Brooklyn twist.

Art and English teacher to Japanese students K through 12 in Tokyo Japan.