Sarah McCartney

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Founder & Perfumer at 4160 TUESDAYS

Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sarah McCartney is the founder and self-taught perfumer behind the indie fragrance company 4160Tuesdays. After a 14-year career as a writer, she transitioned to perfumery, creating scents for her own brand and major companies like Google and Samsung. People often describe her as a genius, creative, and a polymath, blending scientific knowledge with artistic storytelling.

Beyond her perfumery, Sarah is a published author, having co-written "The Perfume Companion. " She is also a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, a clarinettist, and a former musician. She champions hobbies as essential for a balanced life and enjoys sharing her knowledge through workshops and online courses, making perfumery more accessible to enthusiasts.

She founded her artisan scent school, Scenthusiasm, to encourage people to explore the world of perfume and create their own scents.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Artisanal Perfumery
Founded the indie perfumery 4160Tuesdays in 2011 after a career as a writer, focusing on unique, story-driven fragrances.
Critique of AI
Expresses strong negative views on the misuse of AI in sales and business, stating she will block anyone sending AI-generated sales messages.
Sustainable Materials
Actively seeks renewable and leftover materials for perfume packaging, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable and ethical business practices.

Media Appearances

4160 Tuesdays' Sarah McCartney talks about becoming a Perfumer .... Featured in YouTube

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Fragrantica Interviews Sarah McCartney of 4160 Tuesdays. Featured in YouTube

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4160 Tuesdays: Sarah McCartney Throws Open the Doors to Her Studio. Featured in Fragrantica

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Work History

10-2010
Founder & Perfumer at 4160 TUESDAYS
4-2008 - 4-2016
Head of Ideas at Afia
11-1994 - 12-2013
Scribe &c. at Little Max
4-2013
Creative Consultant at The Odyssey Network
Editor at Henpicked

Education

1995 - 1996
MA from University of West London
1995 - 1996
Master's degree from University of West London

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Insights For Selling To Sarah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sarah is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sarah

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sarah move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Sarah take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Sarah

Personality Compatibility


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