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  BASTILLE: the French way of revolutionizing perfumes

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  Perfume is an art form that forms part of France's cultural identity. But faced with a market saturated with industrial, standardised and opaque products, how do you stand out and reinvent yourself? That's the challenge facing BASTILLE, a young niche fragrance brand offering original, natural, transparent and connected creations. Discover how BASTILLE is revolutionising the world of perfume by giving it back meaning, quality and freedom.

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  Portrait of Master Perfumer Olivier Cresp

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  Olivier Cresp is a French perfumer. Born in Grasse, he grew up in a family of flower growers who passed on to him their passion for beautiful scents. He was awarded the title of master perfumer in 2006. He is the creator of the gourmand notes family, with Thierry Mugler's famous Angel, which blends sweet, vanilla, chocolate and caramel notes. He has created many successful fragrances for some of the biggest names in international perfumery. He says he's always looking for the perfect...

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  Portrait of perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur

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  Sidonie Lancesseur was born in Paris, where she spent her childhood. It was while studying chemistry that she discovered her vocation: in Grasse, she fell under the spell of natural raw materials, flowers, plants, resins, woods, spices...  Her elegant, authentic style is characterised by short, modern formulas that highlight the raw materials and express emotions. She likes to work with woody, spicy and amber notes that remind her of her travels and memories.  Sidonie Lancesseur draws her...

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  Portrait of perfumer Dora Baghriche

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  Perfumer Dora Baghriche describes herself as a curious, open-minded and eclectic perfumer who loves exploring the world and soaking up its moods, colours and sounds. She keeps a diary in which she records her impressions, emotions and ideas. She loves working with earthy, protective and life-giving materials such as roots, seeds and bark. She has a particular predilection for iris, which she discovered with the perfume Hiris by Hermès, and which was a revelation for her. She sees perfume as...

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  Portrait of French Perfume Designer Nathalie Lorson

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  Nathalie Lorson is a French Master Perfumer from Grasse, the perfume capital of the world. She grew up in a family of perfumers, her father being a chemist at Roure. Nathalie Lorson describes herself as a generous perfumer who creates for and with others. She enjoys exchanging ideas and expressing emotions through her fragrances. She remains humble and discreet, and does not seek fame. She says her greatest reward is meeting strangers who wear her fragrances. Nathalie Lorson has created over...

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  A portrait of perfumer Elia Chiche

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  Elia Chiche is a French perfumer currently working for the Flair creative studio. She is also a designer and olfactory artist. She studied chemistry at the University of Paris-Sud, where she obtained a master's degree in organic chemistry. She also studied perfumery at ISIPCA. She has worked for several perfume houses, including Givaudan and Symrise, before joining Flair. Apart from her work at Flair, she is also involved in personal projects related to olfactory art, sensoriality and...

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  Portrait of perfumeur Camille Chemardin

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  Camille Chemardin is a French perfumer. A graduate of the École Supérieure du Parfum, she joined Studio Flair as an intern at the age of 20 and has remained there ever since. She has created a number of fragrances for independent niche brands, bringing her personal, modern touch to classic accords. Her favourite ingredients include tuberose, a sensual and intense white flower, which she likes to combine with fresh, sparkling notes such as ginger and juniper berries. Her passion for creating...

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  Festive Essences

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  The gift-giving season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate its magic than by immersing yourself in the world of exceptional fragrances? We've selected some enchanting fragrances that will take you on a sensory journey, and perhaps help you discover new facets of yourself.

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  Holiday fragrances 2024 for men: how to shine at the end of the year?

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  Are you looking for a fragrance that enhances you, reveals your personality and attracts compliments this holiday season 2024? Do you want a fragrance that sets you apart from the rest, that makes you unique and irresistible? Gentlemen, you've come to the right place! In this article, we'll introduce you to niche fragrances for men that think outside the box and offer you an unforgettable olfactory experience. 

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  9 ideas of niche perfume to offer during the festive season

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  The end of the year is just around the corner. However, before we wrap ourselves up in the warmth of plaids and hum Mariah Carey songs, there's still one task left for many of us: the gift list. Oh, how tempting it would be to blame Santa for an empty tree. Alas, such excuses won't suffice when faced with the discerning eyes of our beloved family members, and they run the risk of unfairly dampening the spirits of the little ones. At SCENTISSIME, we've selected some of the most bewitching...

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  Portrait of perfumer Mathieu Nardin

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  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...

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  A Portrait of parfumer Fanny Bal

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  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...

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