Portraits of Perfumeurs

Ralf Schwieger is a German perfumer who grew up in rural Westphalia and was fascinated by scents from an early age. He studied perfume chemistry in Berlin and then joined the prestigious Roure Bertrand Dupont school.  He is known for his creations that are both cerebral and intuitive, with an olfactory signature recognisable by its complexity and depth. He loves to play with contrasts and unexpected raw materials. His vision of perfumery is that of an almost primal art, requiring a keen...

Mathilde Bijaoui sees perfumery as a language in which composition is the translation of an artistic vision of life. A synaesthete, she experiences fragrances in colour and has an intimate relationship with the ingredients that feed directly into her creations. Her creative approach is both bold and subtle. She knows how to marry raw materials with the precision of a goldsmith. Each new fragrance is an exploration, an ode to beauty and the wonder of the senses. Her compositions are...

Violaine Collas is a Parisian perfumer who developed a love of gastronomy from an early age, thanks to her parents. Trained by the great perfumer Dominique Ropion, she acquired international expertise working in Germany and the United States. She then moved into cosmetic skincare before returning to her original passion, fine perfumery. She is known for her unique style, playing on contrasting accords that she harmonises with exquisite finesse.

Véronique Nyberg, a native of the Swiss Alps, has always been inspired by nature. Although drawn to the arts, it was the world of perfume that captivated her from childhood. Her creations reflect her passion, boldness and love for white flowers and iris. She draws her inspiration from childhood memories, places that touch her and iconic perfumes such as Guerlain's Shalimar. Véronique Nyberg sees perfumery as a means of artistic expression, enabling stories to be told and emotions to be aroused.

Originally from Jordan, Rania Jouaneh took up perfumery after exploring other professional horizons. At first, she trained in this art simply out of curiosity, before discovering her true vocation. Right from the start, she revealed an innate talent for composition, thanks to an olfactory sensitivity honed from childhood. For her, creating a perfume is an exercise in which each note tells a story. Her creative process combines moments of grace with challenges, in a perpetual quest for the...

Like a Michelin-starred chef, Perrine approaches perfumery with unparalleled rigor and passion. Every ingredient has its place, every nuance is carefully studied. Her creations are olfactory symphonies, works of art that transcend time and trends. Whether it's a bouquet of freshly picked flowers, a rare spice or a precious wood, Perrine knows how to assemble them to create unique fragrances.

Perfumer, ethnobotanist and perfume historian Alexandre Isaie Helwani is an extraordinary figure in the world of fragrances. His career and his passion for words and materials have shaped olfactory creations that transcend the senses.

Jean-Claude and Éric Gigodot embody a niche perfumery that combines quality, originality and naturalness. Their fragrances are distinguished by their elegance and character, and appeal to lovers of fine scents. Father and son, they share the same passion for natural raw materials and original fragrances.

Isabelle Gellé is a leading figure in the world of niche fragrances. This globetrotter has lived several lives on every continent, with one common thread: perfume. She is considered a pioneer in natural perfumery. With a family heritage dating back to 1826, she grew up in a perfumed world, lulled by the stories of her grandparents and parents, who also worked in the perfume industry. She developed an early sensitivity and curiosity for scents, which she loved to collect and mix.  Isabelle...

Michel Roudnistka is a name that resonates in the world of perfumery. But he's not just the heir to a family know-how, he's also an artist in his own right, exploring the many facets of perfume as a universal language, capable of arousing and transmitting emotions. Michel Roudnistka is a committed perfumer, defending the artistic dimension of perfume against the standardization and trivialization of perfumery. He campaigns for the recognition of perfume as a major art form, on a par with...

Patrice Revillard is a French perfumer who founded his own fragrance creation company, Maelström, in 2017. Together with his two associates, Marie Schnirer and Yohan Cervi, he offers original, bold and high-quality fragrances that reflect his artistic vision and craftsmanship.  Together, they founded the Maelström creation laboratory, with the ambition of offering independent, creative, high-quality niche fragrances. They work with rare, natural raw materials, which they carefully select and...

Thierry Bernard is a French perfumer who has made his passion for plants and flowers the driving force behind his creativity. A tireless traveller, he scours the world in search of the finest natural ingredients to create unique and original fragrances. He is the founder of the Parfumeurs du Monde brand, which brings together six independent perfumers who share the same vision of ethical, responsible and socially responsible perfumery.