Portraits of Perfumeurs

Mathieu Nardin is a French perfumer born in Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, into a family intimately involved with scents and ingredients. He is a perfumer who loves to travel with his nose, drawing inspiration from his travels where his sense of olfaction is constantly on the alert. His creations are original, elegant and refined, reflecting his sensitivity and curiosity. He has a predilection for spicy fragrances, and likes to play with contrasts, surprises and emotions. Mathieu...

Fanny Bal discovered her vocation while reading Patrick Süskind's novel Le Parfum, which fascinated her with its olfactory universe. She became a pupil, apprentice and assistant to Dominique Ropion, one of the greatest perfumers of his generation. She has worked with him on numerous projects for prestigious brands. She loves experimenting and innovating with finesse and harmony. She creates fragrances that tell stories, awaken sensations and express personalities.  Fanny Bal is considered one...

Bertrand Duchaufour is a French perfumer born in 1961. He discovered perfume as a teenager with Chanel's n°19, an elegant green chypre. He became fascinated by scents and decided to become a perfumer.  Bertrand Duchaufour is a keen traveller, who loves to immerse himself in the cultures, landscapes, colours and scents of the countries he visits.  His creations are often marked by the use of incense, a material he is particularly fond of, and which he knows how to work with finesse and...

Michel Almairac is one of the most renowned and prolific perfumers of his generation. His style is characterised by great creativity, a mastery of classic accords and a sensitivity to current trends. He is passionate about music, painting and literature. He particularly enjoys working with vetiver, vanilla and honey, notes that he has often adapted and reinvented. He says he is proud of his profession, which he considers an art, and happy to please people with his creations. He is...

Jérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born in Burgundy. Passionate about scents and winemaking since childhood, he studied biochemistry and olfaction in Dijon, then trained at the Institut du Parfum in Grasse, the world capital of perfume. Jérôme Epinette's style is elegant, refined and modern, combining quality ingredients with a touch of daring and originality. He draws inspiration from his travels, encounters and memories, but also from his love of wine, which he often compares to...

Dorothée Piot is a perfumer with a real signature, who knows how to surprise and seduce with her original, refined fragrances. She likes to work subtly with raw materials to make them sublime. Dorothée Piot has a strong taste for human relationships, exchanging and sharing ideas, flavours and scents. She draws her inspiration from the great chefs she meets in their kitchens, who dare to combine contrasts. She loves the smell of patchouli and truffles.

Pissara Umavijani grew up in Thailand, in a house filled with books and poetry. A young artist passionate about fragrances, she began to create her own perfumes, mixing rare and precious scents. She dreamed of opening her own Perfume House, and in 2011, she brought her dreams and creations to Paris. After learning the science of perfumes on her own, she continued to produce her first collection of exclusive fragrances with a large perfume production house in Grasse. Parfums Dusita was...

Emna Doghri is a French perfumer with a modern, baroque style that is also steeped in the heritage of fine French perfumery. Born in Tunis, she was introduced to Mediterranean scents such as jasmine, orange blossom and cedar at an early age. She also discovered the spices, incense and resins of Oriental culture. She developed an olfactory sensitivity and curiosity that led her to want to create her own fragrances. Emna Doghri is a talented, discreet perfumer who loves to play with raw...

Amélie Bourgeois and Anne-Sophie Behaghel are two French perfumers who work together in the Flair studio. Amélie Bourgeois was born in the Landes region of France, where she grew up surrounded by the scents of nature. Her style is based on sensitivity, imagination and contrasts. She loves warm, woody and spicy notes, which she often combines with fresher, floral or fruity notes.  Anne-Sophie Behaghel was born in Paris, where she studied chemistry before turning to perfumery. Her style is...

Vanina Muracciole is a freelance perfumer who lives and works in Paris. She trained at ISIPCA and worked at Firmenich before setting up her own business in 2012. She is a member of the International Society of Perfumer-Creators and has her own laboratory. She creates fragrances for prestigious and exclusive clients, as well as for artistic and cultural projects. Her olfactory signature is based on emotion, which she brings to life through original and surprising combinations. She draws...

Cristiano Canali is an Italian-born perfumer known for his creative approach to perfumery, where he explores synergies and contrasts between ingredients to create new ideas.  He likes to work with floral notes such as magnolia, orange blossom, tuberose, jasmine and violet for their complexity and sensuality in composition, whatever the genre. Cristiano also loves animal derivatives such as castoreum, civet, and beeswax for their unique olfactory profile and warmth, even in small traces. He...

Olivier Pescheux, a renowned French perfumer, is the embodiment of olfactory excellence. From Bangkok to Paris, his international career has made him an iconic designer. His legacy includes iconic fragrances that testify to his ability to captivate the senses, and his authentic, pragmatic approach is reflected in the diversity of his creations.  Olivier Pescheux shapes each fragrance like a musical score, harmoniously balancing the notes. His creativity transcends convention, marking the...