John Berglund, Tijon’s founder and Master Perfumer, AKA Le Nez (French for nose), opened the Parfumerie in the quaint seaside village of Grand Case, St. Martin in 2007 and is a former member of the Caribbean Society of Chemists (CARISCOS).
Building upon 35+ years of intense research and formulations, he is an artisan of olfactory artistry with a diverse understanding of the intricate nuances of scents, combining various aromatic elements to craft unique and harmonious compositions transforming Tijon from concept to reality.
Berglund’s expansive knowledge of fragrance ingredients combined with a tropical application has led to world-wide recognition of Tijon and its parfums. He enjoys teaching fragrance creation and using his talents to craft an array of additional Tijon products meeting the client’s desires.
Berglund chose St. Martin as the foundation for Tijon to physically and spiritually capture the indigenous ingredients and allure of the French West Indies. While a variety of other brands may claim “The Caribbean,” Tijon’s origins are true to the region of its founding.
Berglund insists fashion and fragrance are intertwined, and desires to see all guests smelling, looking and feeling their best. Concerning his personal philosophy re fragrance development:
“For me it’s the correct balance, the freshness, the blending thus revealing the beauty of the intertwined fragrances. Blending tropical scents to classical notes provides for a transition to one of complexity and intrigue.”
Tijon is named for Berglund’s favorite (and only) son, Tyler John who he lovingly calls TJ. Tyler is now the Chief Operation Officer (COO) of Tijon.
The 1st perfume Berglund created was Shallae, named for his favorite (and only) daughter Shelli.
Berglund’s wife of 40+ years, Cyndi, has been not only a source of inspiration and support from the beginning yet also offers her additional sensory input along with packaging and jewelry designs.