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The FIFI Awards are the equivalent of the Oscars of perfumery, and each year they reward the best perfumes in different categories. We present the best niche fragrances, chosen by the Fragrance Foundations.

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...

STATE OF MIND, founded by Catherine Laskine-Balandina, offers an innovative approach to the olfactory experience, inspired by synesthesia. Let's find out more about this luxury niche brand.

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. 

Air travel is an experience in itself. For niche fragrance lovers who see every journey as an opportunity to immerse themselves in luxury and elegance, the choice of which fragrance to take is crucial. Let us give you few tips to make your experience - and this of the other passengers - optimal.

Do you like the idea of a unique fragrance that sets you apart from all the rest? Niche fragrances, with their confidential essence and extreme quality, are making a meteoric rise in the world of perfume. Discover with us the fascinating origins of these exceptional fragrances, their unique character, and the impact they have had on the art of perfumery.

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...

Portrait of Nicolas Chabot, founder of Aether, Le Galion and Headspace fragrances. Nicolas Chabot is a perfume enthusiast, a daring entrepreneur and a prolific creator. He is the founder of three niche brands, each with its own identity, history and olfactory universe: Aether, Le Galion and Headspace. Let's discover them together.

Perfume is an art that appeals to all our senses, but first and foremost to our sense of smell. There are thousands of different fragrances, but they all have one thing in common: a three-part structure: the top note, the middle note and the base note. Discover what they mean on SCENTISSIME.

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...

Virginie Dhoye, the founder of the French niche perfume house ONSKAD, describes herself as a free, determined and visionary woman. 

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...