Portraits of Perfumeurs

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...

Dominique Ropion's creations are renowned for their perfect olfactory balance. He is a daring perfectionist who takes risks. His fragrances are architectural feats, balancing excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously measured and more subtle accords, until the composition is perfectly balanced. He has received several awards and distinctions for his contribution to the perfume industry. He was made a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012 and received the Prix...

She was born in Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, where the unique climate has given rise to fields of May roses, jasmine, orange trees, tuberoses and violets - flowers that have written the history of Grasse and modern perfumery. This destiny will mark her creation and will become Karine Dubreuil's olfactory heritage. An inquisitive and generous eye, always favouring contact and human contact to better dedicate herself and express all her creativity. These are the characteristics...

Nicolas Beaulieu is a perfume virtuoso, a demanding aesthete and passionate about his art, but also a discreet perfumer who doesn't seek the limelight. He lets his creations speak for themselves, reflecting his personality and expertise. He is also an epicurean, a lover of fine wines and gastronomy, who draws his inspiration from the sensory experience. 

Caroline Dumur describes herself as a modern, daring and inquisitive perfumer who likes to explore a variety of worlds, from floral and woody to fruity and gourmand. She draws inspiration from her memories, encounters and travels, as well as from art, music, and film. Her aim is to create fragrances that have character, express personality and touch people at the deepest level. Caroline Dumur is a perfumer who preserves her secret garden, preferring to let her creations speak for themselves...