Portraits of Perfumeurs

Marc Buxton is one of those perfumers whose name is inevitably familiar to fragrance lovers. Born in England, he has captivated the senses with his unique and daring compositions. Based in Paris for more than twenty years, he is known for his fragrances, which are elegant and refined, yet modern and avant-garde.

Rosendo Mateu has dedicated more than forty years to creating fragrances for leading brands. His career at Puig, where he was appointed Master Perfumer, demonstrates his talent for combining tradition and modernity, creating fragrances for prestigious names such as Nina Ricci and Paco Rabanne. In 2010, he launched his own perfume house, while continuing to work for other brands. An artist of detail, Rosendo Mateu sees each fragrance as a work of art capable of capturing emotions and...

From an early age, Sofia Bardelli's passion for perfume guided her path. Determined to realize her dream, she pursued her studies in Grasse, the world-famous perfume capital, where she enrolled at the Institut de la Parfumerie. Immersed in the region's rich olfactory heritage, she developed a deep appreciation for the noblest raw materials, which continue to shape her distinctive olfactory signature. She collaborates with the most prestigious international houses. In 2023, she received the...

In 2015, Jérôme Lesquendieu decided to revive the family Perfume House. Driven by the values handed down from generation to generation, he brought his unique vision to bear, combining traditional expertise with bold modernity. Jérôme Lesquendieu drew on the formulas and methodologies bequeathed by his grandfather, while injecting fresh creativity. He preserved the ethics and values that had made the House famous, while adapting his approach to contemporary demands. Today, Jérôme Lesquendieu's...

Delphine Thierry is a perfumer whose artistic approach, sensitivity and mastery of raw materials make her a true olfactory artist. It's no coincidence that she chose Grasse, the capital of perfumery, to set up her creative studio in the heart of a Mediterranean garden. She has a real passion for natural ingredients, and her creative approach has always led her to build her creations around exceptional raw materials.  She exudes an aura of freedom and imagines fragrances with a strong...

Ellen Dahlgren is all about authenticity. This fragrance designer pours her heart and soul into every fragrance she creates. She doesn't try to follow trends or satisfy the mainstream. Instead, she creates fragrances that reflect her vision and style. And believe me, it shows.

Maurus Bachmann is a Swiss perfumer renowned for his meticulous and elegant fragrance compositions. His work is characterised by refined subtlety, timeless appeal and a minimalist yet powerful approach. His creative signature lies in his ability to marry simplicity and sophistication, ensuring that each creation carries a clear leitmotif that resonates deeply with the wearer.  

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...