The AKRO perfumes, between elegance and addictions

In this exclusive interview, Olivier Cresp, the master perfumer made famous for Angel, explores contemporary addictions-coffee, chocolate, nicotine-and transforms them into elegant, figurative niche fragrances. With his daughter Anaïs, he creates modern gourmet creations such as Crush and Bake. AKRO embodies an independent, audacious and sophisticated perfumery, where addiction becomes an olfactory experience.

Ayşe Sirkecioğlu: when Ottoman heritage meets cutting-edge perfumery

Ayşe Sirkecioğlu is a perfumer at EPS Fragrances. Trained in cutting-edge technologies (Head Space analyzers, distillation), she captures the essence of living nature to create her compositions.

Her signature style combines sophisticated oriental contrasts with gourmand touches, as in "Ruby" (2025), which blends cherries, creamy almond and amber vanilla.

She masters the art of dosing spices without caricature, creating exceptionally long-lasting niche fragrances that tell a story and reveal a revisited Ottoman elegance.

Jean-Claude and Éric Gigodot: a family affair
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
2107 Views
Jean-Claude and Éric Gigodot embody a niche perfumery that combines quality, originality and naturalness. Their fragrances are distinguished by their elegance and character, and appeal to lovers of fine scents. Father and son, they share the same passion for natural raw materials and original fragrances.
Lire la suite
Isabelle Gellé: a passion for nature
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
1328 Views
Isabelle Gellé is a leading figure in the world of niche fragrances. This globetrotter has lived several lives on every continent, with one common thread: perfume. She is considered a pioneer in natural perfumery. With a family heritage dating back to 1826, she grew up in a perfumed world, lulled by the stories of her grandparents and parents, who also worked in the perfume industry. She developed an early sensitivity and curiosity for scents, which she loved to collect and mix. Isabelle...
Lire la suite
A short biography of Michel Roudnitska
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
1974 Views
Michel Roudnistka is a name that resonates in the world of perfumery. But he's not just the heir to a family know-how, he's also an artist in his own right, exploring the many facets of perfume as a universal language, capable of arousing and transmitting emotions. Michel Roudnistka is a committed perfumer, defending the artistic dimension of perfume against the standardization and trivialization of perfumery. He campaigns for the recognition of perfume as a major art form, on a par with...
Lire la suite
A biography of perfumer Patrice Revillard
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
2260 Views
Patrice Revillard is a French perfumer who founded his own fragrance creation company, Maelström, in 2017. Together with his two associates, Marie Schnirer and Yohan Cervi, he offers original, bold and high-quality fragrances that reflect his artistic vision and craftsmanship. Together, they founded the Maelström creation laboratory, with the ambition of offering independent, creative, high-quality niche fragrances. They work with rare, natural raw materials, which they carefully select and...
Lire la suite
Thierry Bernard, the adventurous perfumer
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
2024 Views
Thierry Bernard is a French perfumer who has made his passion for plants and flowers the driving force behind his creativity. A tireless traveller, he scours the world in search of the finest natural ingredients to create unique and original fragrances. He is the founder of the Parfumeurs du Monde brand, which brings together six independent perfumers who share the same vision of ethical, responsible and socially responsible perfumery.
Lire la suite
Ellen Dahlgren : the Rebel Muse of Fragrances
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
1503 Views
Ellen Dahlgren, a glamorous and visionary perfumer, transcends the conventions of niche perfumery with her subversive creations. Her journey from Sweden to Grasse is an olfactory alchemy woven from diverse memories. Founder of Nouveau Niche ED, she embodies a visionary approach, eschewing trends to celebrate individuality. In her Stockholm laboratory, she creates subversive fragrances inspired by the psychology of Carl Jung. More than just scents, Ellen's creations are portals to emotion,...
Lire la suite
Stéphane Piquart, the scent hunter
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
1721 Views
Stéphane Piquart has had an exceptional career. As an ‘essence hunter’, he constantly explores the world in search of the most exceptional raw materials for perfumery. His passion for rare essences has also led him to become the creator of fragrances that are remarkable for their quality, originality and ethical values. Fragrances that give meaning to the senses.
Lire la suite
Stéphanie de Bruijn, perfumer, craftswoman and artist
Posted in: Portraits of Perfumeurs
2218 Views
There are fragrances that transport us, that move us, that tell us a story. These are the fragrances of Stéphanie de Bruijn, a designer of made-to-measure fragrances (but not only) who has combined her talent, know-how and sensitivity to offer her customers unique, personalised olfactory experiences.
Lire la suite
Our Spring Fragrances Selection
Posted in: All articles, Niche Perfume Guide
3030 Views
Fancy something new and wearing a fragrance that heralds the sunny days? Discover our selection of fresh, floral fragrances that will bring joy to your skin!
Lire la suite
Gabriel Gabor :the perfumer that dreamt to be an astronaut
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
2217 Views
Gabriel Gabor was born in Budapest. From an early age, he was fascinated by smells and perfumes. He began to dream of becoming a perfumer, a profession he considered as uncommon as that of an astronaut. To realize his dream, Gabriel Gabor left his homeland to study chemistry, then perfume creation and composition techniques in Grasse. He distinguished himself by his talent and originality, and graduated as a certified perfumer in 2000. He went on to make a name for himself with his bold,...
Lire la suite
Portrait of perfumer Toni Cabal
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
1350 Views
Toni Cabal is a renowned Spanish perfumer with over 30 years' experience in the industry. His creations are inspired by his passion for science, opera, classical music, travel and the ocean. He uses raw materials of the highest quality and purity in his relentless pursuit of harmonious excellence, which he expresses in the fragrance brand that bears his name. His story is a symphony of influences, from science to classical music, from travel to the ocean, which are reflected in each of his...
Lire la suite
Camille Leguay, perfumer and creator of her own brand
Posted in: All articles, Portraits of Perfumeurs
1578 Views
In the world of perfumery, there are fragrances that simply seduce, and others that invite you to travel, in the various meanings of the term. Camille Leguay's perfumes belong to the second category, those that offer a unique experience, rich in emotions and sensations. Founder of her own niche perfume house, Camille Leguay is a passionate creator who works through her creations to liberate the body and mind.
Lire la suite