Portraits of Perfumeurs

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...

Domitille Michalon-Bertier loves the smell of the city's gardens. In the heart of Paris, she epitomizes the essence of the city, blending her roles as a woman, a mother, and a creator of fragrances. Her journey began with an olfactory adventure in the tropical paradise of Vanuatu during her childhood, imprinting a lasting connection with scents of woods and spices. Returning to France, she pursued her passion as a Senior Perfumer. Domitille's distinctive style, influenced by art and noir...

Born into a family with a passion for scents, Julien Rasquinet discovered the olfactory riches of nature at a very early age. After graduating from business school, he changed direction after meeting one of France's greatest perfumers, Pierre Bourdon, who passed on his know-how and artistic vision, inherited from his own master, Edmond Roudnitska. He creates fragrances that reflect his taste for orientalism, combining spicy, woody, amber and floral notes. He also likes to play with contrasts...

Véronique Stambouli is an artist and perfume designer inspired by the "limitless" blending of raw materials: with her creations, she creates emotions with passion and gourmandise. She draws her inspiration from cooking, nature and travel.  Nature has never ceased to provide her with emotions and inspiration, as in Corsica, where "the smell of the scrubland mixed with the warmth of the runway gives me a feeling of well-being".  Beyond borders, Véronique admits to "opening her nostrils wide" in...

At just 17 years old, Nika left her home in search of adventure and independence inEurope, where her grandfather was working. It was there that she discovered her passion for perfumes and the art of fragrance creation. Nika spent years working with and learning from industry experts, and she came to the conclusion that the primary goal of a perfume should be to give people the freedom to express their unique personalities through scent, no matter what their mood or desired persona. This...