Portraits of Perfumeurs

Ellen Dahlgren, a glamorous and visionary perfumer, transcends the conventions of niche perfumery with her subversive creations. Her journey from Sweden to Grasse is an olfactory alchemy woven from diverse memories. Founder of Nouveau Niche ED, she embodies a visionary approach, eschewing trends to celebrate individuality. In her Stockholm laboratory, she creates subversive fragrances inspired by the psychology of Carl Jung. More than just scents, Ellen's creations are portals to emotion,...

In these pages devoted to perfumers, we are presenting today someone who is no ordinary perfumer. He is a tireless adventurer, a "sourcer" of raw materials, and his career path is atypical.

There are fragrances that transport us, that move us, that tell us a story. These are the fragrances of Stéphanie de Bruijn, a designer of made-to-measure fragrances (but not only) who has combined her talent, know-how and sensitivity to offer her customers unique, personalised olfactory experiences. 

Gabriel Gabor was born in Budapest. From an early age, he was fascinated by smells and perfumes. He began to dream of becoming a perfumer, a profession he considered as uncommon as that of an astronaut. To realize his dream, Gabriel Gabor left his homeland to study chemistry, then perfume creation and composition techniques in Grasse. He distinguished himself by his talent and originality, and graduated as a certified perfumer in 2000. He went on to make a name for himself with his bold,...

Toni Cabal is a renowned Spanish perfumer with over 30 years' experience in the industry. His creations are inspired by his passion for science, opera, classical music, travel and the ocean. He uses raw materials of the highest quality and purity in his relentless pursuit of harmonious excellence, which he expresses in the fragrance brand that bears his name. His story is a symphony of influences, from science to classical music, from travel to the ocean, which are reflected in each of his...

The house of Wesker was founded by two self-taught perfumers, Kristijan Berta and Mayki Wesker, with the ideal of creating top-of-the-range fragrances in their most beautiful and spectacular expression. Not just sweet-smelling liquids, but living souls with deep, inimitable characters that intertwine with their wearers and take them on unforgettable journeys. They met by chance, and their creative journey began with the birth of "Eau de Mystique". Mayki Wesker and Kristijan Berta combine...

Daphné Bugey is a French perfumer who has worked for Firmenich since 1997. She is the author of many original creations that have seduced lovers of fine fragrances. In this biography, we'll introduce you to her background, her style and her work.

Born in Strasbourg in 1983, Quentin Bisch embodies the new wave of daring perfumers, ready to reinvent olfactory codes. His rich and promising career path plunges us into a world where essences combine to create unique emotions. In 2019, Quentin Bisch was named Perfumer of the Year. His talent, creativity and daring have made him a key figure in the world of fragrances. Ready to surprise us again, he continues to reinvent the elements of the past into new and original figures.

Michel Girard is a French perfumer who works for Givaudan, one of the world's leading fragrance creators. He is the creator of numerous olfactory successes, notably for prestigious brands such as Paco Rabanne, Lacoste, Burberry and Givenchy. He is renowned for his talent, authenticity and passion for scents.

Anne Flipo is considered to be one of the greatest perfumers of her generation, responsible for numerous international olfactory successes. Her style is characterised by her mastery of plant, floral and green notes, which she revisits with elegance and modernity. She grew up surrounded by roses, lilacs, lilies of the valley and aromatic herbs. She has vivid memories of the changing seasons, the capricious weather and the cycles of plant life. She developed an olfactory sensitivity and a taste...

Olivier Cresp is a French perfumer. Born in Grasse, he grew up in a family of flower growers who passed on to him their passion for beautiful scents. He was awarded the title of master perfumer in 2006. He is the creator of the gourmand notes family, with Thierry Mugler's famous Angel, which blends sweet, vanilla, chocolate and caramel notes. He has created many successful fragrances for some of the biggest names in international perfumery. He says he's always looking for the perfect...

Sidonie Lancesseur was born in Paris, where she spent her childhood. It was while studying chemistry that she discovered her vocation: in Grasse, she fell under the spell of natural raw materials, flowers, plants, resins, woods, spices...  Her elegant, authentic style is characterised by short, modern formulas that highlight the raw materials and express emotions. She likes to work with woody, spicy and amber notes that remind her of her travels and memories.  Sidonie Lancesseur draws her...