Portraits of Perfumeurs

Born in Florence, Sofia Bardelli grew up surrounded by the intoxicating scents of Tuscan gardens. This early immersion in a world of scents forged her olfactory sensibility. "The fragrances of my childhood were my first source of inspiration", she confides. With a degree in pharmacy from the University of Pavia and then training at the prestigious ISIPCA school in Versailles, Sofia Bardelli quickly demonstrated a talent for marrying the noblest essences and creating original accords. Her...

In 2015, Jérôme Lesquendieu decided to revive the family Perfume House. Driven by the values handed down from generation to generation, he brought his unique vision to bear, combining traditional expertise with bold modernity. Jérôme Lesquendieu drew on the formulas and methodologies bequeathed by his grandfather, while injecting fresh creativity. He preserved the ethics and values that had made the House famous, while adapting his approach to contemporary demands. Today, Jérôme Lesquendieu's...

Delphine Thierry is a perfumer whose artistic approach, sensitivity and mastery of raw materials make her a true olfactory artist. It's no coincidence that she chose Grasse, the capital of perfumery, to set up her creative studio in the heart of a Mediterranean garden. She has a real passion for natural ingredients, and her creative approach has always led her to build her creations around exceptional raw materials.  She exudes an aura of freedom and imagines fragrances with a strong...

Ellen Dahlgren is all about authenticity. This fragrance designer pours her heart and soul into every fragrance she creates. She doesn't try to follow trends or satisfy the mainstream. Instead, she creates fragrances that reflect her vision and style. And believe me, it shows.

Maurus Bachmann is a Swiss perfumer renowned for his meticulous and elegant fragrance compositions. His work is characterised by refined subtlety, timeless appeal and a minimalist yet powerful approach. His creative signature lies in his ability to marry simplicity and sophistication, ensuring that each creation carries a clear leitmotif that resonates deeply with the wearer.  

Ralf Schwieger is a German perfumer who grew up in rural Westphalia and was fascinated by scents from an early age. He studied perfume chemistry in Berlin and then joined the prestigious Roure Bertrand Dupont school.  He is known for his creations that are both cerebral and intuitive, with an olfactory signature recognisable by its complexity and depth. He loves to play with contrasts and unexpected raw materials. His vision of perfumery is that of an almost primal art, requiring a keen...

Mathilde Bijaoui sees perfumery as a language in which composition is the translation of an artistic vision of life. A synaesthete, she experiences fragrances in colour and has an intimate relationship with the ingredients that feed directly into her creations. Her creative approach is both bold and subtle. She knows how to marry raw materials with the precision of a goldsmith. Each new fragrance is an exploration, an ode to beauty and the wonder of the senses. Her compositions are...

Violaine Collas is a Parisian perfumer who developed a love of gastronomy from an early age, thanks to her parents. Trained by the great perfumer Dominique Ropion, she acquired international expertise working in Germany and the United States. She then moved into cosmetic skincare before returning to her original passion, fine perfumery. She is known for her unique style, playing on contrasting accords that she harmonises with exquisite finesse.

Véronique Nyberg, a native of the Swiss Alps, has always been inspired by nature. Although drawn to the arts, it was the world of perfume that captivated her from childhood. Her creations reflect her passion, boldness and love for white flowers and iris. She draws her inspiration from childhood memories, places that touch her and iconic perfumes such as Guerlain's Shalimar. Véronique Nyberg sees perfumery as a means of artistic expression, enabling stories to be told and emotions to be aroused.

Originally from Jordan, Rania Jouaneh took up perfumery after exploring other professional horizons. At first, she trained in this art simply out of curiosity, before discovering her true vocation. Right from the start, she revealed an innate talent for composition, thanks to an olfactory sensitivity honed from childhood. For her, creating a perfume is an exercise in which each note tells a story. Her creative process combines moments of grace with challenges, in a perpetual quest for the...

Like a Michelin-starred chef, Perrine approaches perfumery with unparalleled rigor and passion. Every ingredient has its place, every nuance is carefully studied. Her creations are olfactory symphonies, works of art that transcend time and trends. Whether it's a bouquet of freshly picked flowers, a rare spice or a precious wood, Perrine knows how to assemble them to create unique fragrances.

Perfumer, ethnobotanist and perfume historian Alexandre Isaie Helwani is an extraordinary figure in the world of fragrances. His career and his passion for words and materials have shaped olfactory creations that transcend the senses.