The Jack perfume range now has three fabulous fragrances, the classic JACK ORIGINAL, JACK COVENT GARDEN and your newest fragrance JACK PICCADILLY ’69 – how has your fragrance line evolved and how far do you see your range expanding in the future?
Everyone advised me not to invest my own money and that launching a perfume at the age of 57 with no track record or provenance, was foolhardy. However, I took a gamble as I am so passionate about my business, and it's paid off, beyond all expectations. Launched exclusively at Liberty in 2014, it was an instant best seller and went on to win Best Independent Fragrance at the FIFI Awards.
The financial success enabled me to produce a second and third scent. Each has a very specific personal story behind it.