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Maison de l'Asie :
Olfactory Sketches of an Unexpected Asia

Founded in Singapore by the elegant and enigmatic Elizabeth Liau, this high-end perfumery house reflects a vision in which each fragrance is conceived as a work of art, an echo of Asian cultures sublimated by a striking modernity.

With Extrait concentrations of up to 40%, these creations offer a rare intensity, enveloping the skin in deep, unforgettable scents.

Maison de L'Asie transcends olfactory boundaries to offer fragrances of rare intensity, where perfume is an open door to a surprising Asia far removed from clichés, a sensory journey designed to sublimate emotions and leave an unforgettable imprint.

Our Winter Scent Selection

The air is cooler. Now is the time to choose a fragrance that, like a cashmere stole, will embrace the soul of the season.

At SCENTISSIME, we've put together a selection of niche fragrances that resonate deeply with the mood.

What scent will accompany your footsteps along the leaf-covered paths? What scents of leather, spices and smoked wood will warm your December evenings?

Discover a perfume house inspired by travel and Middle Eastern roots. Each bottle of RANIA J is an invitation to escape, blending mystery and sensory richness. Founded by the great-granddaughter of a spice merchant, the house expresses a passion for deep, textured scents, ideal for warming up winter.

This image shows 5 perfume bottles set against a plain gold background. These bottles have been awarded Best of Scent by the experts of

Are you looking for the best niche perfume? At SCENTISSIME, we're constantly on the lookout for exceptional fragrances to delight your senses and superbly enhance your personality.

We're happy to report that many of the fragrances selected by SCENTISSIME are also among the best niche perfumes of 2024, according to the uncompromising critics of ÇA FLEURE BON.

Most of these “Best of Scent” are available on our website, we identified them with a specific logotype. In this article, you'll discover the list of the main winners, and a summary of the reviews by Ça Fleure Bon's editorial writers. Enjoy your reading! 

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Maison Cataliya : Of Roots and Love

Dahmane Ouafi - who is also the creator of Maison Maïssa - has imagined Maison Cataliya as a symbol of his unconditional love for his daughter. It's also a tribute to the skills of the craftsmen around the Mediterranean who create the zelliges, those brilliantly coloured ceramics that adorn the caps of these precious and refined extracts.

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Welcome to the world of niche perfumes. Welcome to SCENTISSIME.

What makes niche fragrances so captivating and singular? The evolution of perfumery has been marked by key events that have shaped its current essence. From the creation of the first made-to-measure perfumes by perfume houses, followed by the industrialization of the sector leading to the generalization of mass-produced perfumes, the emergence of niche perfumery represented a major event that reaffirmed the importance of creativity, nobility and originality in contemporary perfumery. Today, niche perfumery is of particular interest to lovers of rare fragrances.

Discover the fundamental characteristics of this unique olfactory universe with this essential information that will help you answer the question: what is niche perfumery?

Niche perfumery, also known as confidential perfumery, author's parfumery or creator's perfumery, is the result of a constant desire to place the quality of raw materials at the heart of the perfume-making process. Thanks to the creativity of perfumers, niche perfumes meet the expectations of connoisseurs who wish to move away from popular scents and seek out perfumes with a more assertive personality, closer to their image and style.

Niche perfumes, a kind of perfume elite, are distinguished by their independence from market trends. These fragrances are developed without the constraints of fashion, favoring rare, powerful formulas to surprise connoisseurs. In other words, niche perfumes don't appeal to the masses, but captivate those seeking exceptional scents and high-end fragrances.

Let's delve into the history of niche perfumery. In the past, only perfume houses dominated the market, focusing on the quality of their creations rather than on advertising campaigns. However, the arrival of haute couture brands changed all that. Major manufacturers entered the market with fragrances aimed at the general public. In this model, marketing represents on average between 25 and 35% of the perfume's final price.

Unlike the big international brands, which rely on spectacular advertising and celebrities, niche perfumeries adopt a low-key marketing approach, emphasizing the true quality of the fragrance. In this way, consumers pay for the intrinsic value of the fragrance, rather than the prestige associated with advertising campaigns.

What's the difference between a niche perfume and a mainstream perfume? Unlike mass-market perfumes, niche fragrances are not limited in their manufacturing costs, offer original, high-quality notes, and adopt a "no-nonsense" marketing approach.

Niche fragrances are created by top perfumers, passionate devotees of their art. These true artists of perfumery create unprecedented blends, expressing all their inventiveness and creativity, employing the finest ingredients with no cost limits. A niche perfume aims to arouse exceptional emotions in users, with a stronger concentration, longer lasting hold and rare olfactory notes.

These fragrances are distinguished by their authenticity. In the niche perfumery sector, each olfactory note tells an original story, offering an exceptional sensory experience. Niche perfumes stand out for their irreproachable olfactory quality, meeting the expectations of lovers of rare fragrances.

Niche perfumeries, thanks to their creative freedom, give life to authentic fragrances with unique olfactory signatures. Each niche fragrance becomes an extension of the consumer's personality, offering an exceptional olfactory experience. Niche fragrances are for those who don't want to smell like everyone else.

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Private Fragrances - Home of the finest niche scents

Trouvez votre signature olfactive unique grâce à notre sélection exigeante des plus belles marques de parfums de niche au monde.

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Rencontre avec Cécile Zarokian

Elle est l'un des parfumeurs les plus en vue du moment, créatrice de certains des parfums les plus mémorables de ces dernières années pour Amouage, Jacques Fath ou Nishane.

Rencontre avec Cécile Zarokian

Elle est l'un des parfumeurs les plus en vue du moment, créatrice de certains des parfums les plus mémorables de ces dernières années pour Amouage, Jacques Fath ou Nishane.

Welcome to Private Fragrances!

Bienvenue chez Private Fragrances ! Avec plus de 200 marques et 1900 parfums. Promenez-vous dans nos nombreuses boutiques, pour profiter de nos soldes chaussures deux fois par an, et de l’arrivée saisonnière de nos nouvelles collections de chaussures. Retrouvez des chaussures femme, chaussures homme et enfants, de la plus petite à la plus grande pointure ! Que vous soyez derbies ou mocassins, talons hauts ou sacs à main de luxe, entre petits prix et maxi choix, Private Fragrances vous promet une saison hautement stylée. Vous venez ?

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