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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...

What is a fragrance trail? The trail is the olfactory imprint left by a fragrance as it passes through the room. It's what makes a person recognisable by their fragrance, even when they're no longer there. How can you make it unforgettable?

How do you choose the right niche perfume from the multitude of proposals on the market? Discover our tips for finding the right niche perfume on SCENTISSIME.

Niche perfumes are increasingly popular, but what is the meaning of "niche fragrance"? Niche perfumery differs from traditional perfumery in several ways, and in with article, we will explain what this expression means and why we should definitely be interested in wearing a niche fragrance.

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...

Do you love niche fragrances, or are you just beginning to take an interest in this fascinating world? Then you need to be aware of the growing and serious problem of counterfeit niche perfumes.

Do you really know what characterises these fragrances and why they are so popular with connoisseurs? Do you know how to choose and wear them? Here are some tips to help you understand this olfactory phenomenon.

How can we find the perfume that really suits us, that makes us unique and that makes us feel good? In this article, we'll explain what a niche perfume is and how to choose it on SCENTISSIME, a site that offers a cutting-edge selection of niche perfumes.

Lavender is a highly prized raw material in perfumery, as it brings a fresh, floral and slightly woody fragrance to compositions. In this article, we'll take a look at the history, properties and uses of lavender in perfumery.