Portraits of Perfumeurs

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...

Miroslav Petkov is a Bulgarian perfumer renowned for his creative freedom. He began his career in the world of fragrances in his home town of Plovdiv. His passion for creating unique fragrances and his ambition to develop internationally led him to leave Bulgaria and pursue his career abroad. He is known for his innovative and daring style, which blends natural and synthetic raw materials without distinction or hierarchy. He likes to explore contrasts and harmonies between notes. Miroslav...

Clémentine Humeau is a perfumer who has combined her passions for music, scents and travel. She discovered her vocation for music at an early age and took up the oboe. She went on to study at the Conservatoire National de Musique de Toulouse and then at the International Conservatory of Music in Amsterdam (Holland), where she obtained her diplomas as a concert oboist and oboe teacher. She has performed all over the world with some of Europe's leading baroque music ensembles. She then went on...

Trained as a perfumer in Grasse, Léa Hiram then shared the intimate creativity of the perfumers at Hermès and Dior Parfums, working with master perfumers Jean-Claude Ellena and Christine Nagel in Grasse, then François Demachy in Paris. A multi-faceted designer, she enjoys communicating her passion and conveying emotions through her olfactory creations, which she finds inspired by various disciplines and cultures. She divides her time between France and Canada, her heart attached both to the...

Portrait of Nathalie Feisthauer, renowned perfumer. Discover the career and creations of this olfactory artist, who has created fragrances for some of the most sought-after names in fashion and perfume. A fascinating article for lovers of fine essences and niche fragrances.

Paolo Terenzi has always been passionate about the world of fragrances. Born into a family with a strong tradition in the perfume industry, Paolo's love for scents was ingrained in him from an early age. 

Cécile Zarokian is an independent perfumer. She has composed over a hundred fragrances for various perfume brands in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.