Aedes de Venustas

[2][3] Gerstner and Bradl had worked for a German shipping company that closed and starting a business offered them a way to stay in New York.

[2] Other early customers noted in an InStyle magazine piece the following year included actresses Molly Ringwald and Debi Mazar and designer Todd Oldham.

[7] Over time, Aedes continued to bring in lines previously unavailable in the US, becoming the first to import A-esop from Australia, Czech & Speake and Bella Freud from the UK,[8] and Etro from Italy.

[2] In addition to perfume, Aedes is known for luxury candles from brands like Diptyque,[9] Agraria, Mariage Frères,[2] and Cire Trudon.

Harper's Bazaar said, “With a ginger center, this warm, vibrant scent is a little moody, a bit unexpected, and very much of its neighborhood.”[23] The same year, Aedes released Encens Japonais, followed by Corfu Kumquat in 2022 and Amnesia Rose[24] and Café Tabac in 2023.