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.

One minute to know WESKER
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The house of Wesker was founded by two self-taught perfumers, Kristijan Berta and Mayki Wesker, with the ideal of creating top-of-the-range fragrances in their most beautiful and spectacular expression. Not just sweet-smelling liquids, but living souls with deep, inimitable characters that intertwine with their wearers and take them on unforgettable journeys. They met by chance, and their creative journey began with the birth of "Eau de Mystique". Mayki Wesker and Kristijan Berta combine...
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One minute to know all about the Camille Leguay fragrances
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Our curator was seduced by the creations of perfumer Camille Leguay because they are perfumer's perfumes, with an extra soul. Camille Leguay is convinced that fragrances have an energetic power and a vibration that accompanies us in our daily lives. Each of the five fragrances in her first collection, created using superb raw materials, is designed to awaken our awareness of the world around us and contribute to our well-being. Each is associated with an evocative watercolour created by art...
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A short biography of perfumer Daphné Bugey
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Daphné Bugey is a French perfumer who has worked for Firmenich since 1997. She is the author of many original creations that have seduced lovers of fine fragrances. In this biography, we'll introduce you to her background, her style and her work.
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Love at first sniff
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Valentine's Day is the perfect time to surprise your loved one with a unique gift. To help you do just that, we've selected some rare fragrances that will appeal to both him and her.
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1 minute to know all about Rose et Marius
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ROSE ET MARIUS is a French niche fragrance brand offering original, luxurious creations inspired by Provence. Founded in 2012 by Magali, an alumna of the Haute Parfumerie de Provence, ROSE ET MARIUS stands out for its high-quality products, handcrafted using natural and organic ingredients. ROSE ET MARIUS's niche fragrances tell stories and recount memories of Magali's childhood with her grandmother Rose, or of the art of living in the South of France. ROSE ET MARIUS is a brand that respects...
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The Perfect Gift for Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day is fast approaching and you're wondering what gift to give your other half. You want to please them, show them your love, but also get them something new and original, something that really reflects them. So why not opt for a niche perfume?
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How to wear perfume properly: the must-know guide
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Perfume is an essential part of our olfactory identity. It reveals our personality, our mood, it can make us feel more confident, and sometimes even happier. But how do you choose the right fragrance to make the most of its benefits? Here's some advice on how to choose, apply and make your perfume last.
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Who is Quentin Bisch? Portrait of a perfumer prized by niche houses
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Born in Strasbourg in 1983, Quentin Bisch embodies the new wave of daring perfumers, ready to reinvent olfactory codes. His rich and promising career path plunges us into a world where essences combine to create unique emotions. In 2019, Quentin Bisch was named Perfumer of the Year. His talent, creativity and daring have made him a key figure in the world of fragrances. Ready to surprise us again, he continues to reinvent the elements of the past into new and original figures.
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A Portrait of Perfumer Michel Girard
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Michel Girard is a French perfumer who works for Givaudan, one of the world's leading fragrance creators. He is the creator of numerous olfactory successes, notably for prestigious brands such as Paco Rabanne, Lacoste, Burberry and Givenchy. He is renowned for his talent, authenticity and passion for scents.
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Anne Flipo, our Lady of Fragrances
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Anne Flipo is considered to be one of the greatest perfumers of her generation, responsible for numerous international olfactory successes. Her style is characterised by her mastery of plant, floral and green notes, which she revisits with elegance and modernity. She grew up surrounded by roses, lilacs, lilies of the valley and aromatic herbs. She has vivid memories of the changing seasons, the capricious weather and the cycles of plant life. She developed an olfactory sensitivity and a taste...
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BASTILLE: the French way of revolutionizing perfumes
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Perfume is an art form that forms part of France's cultural identity. But faced with a market saturated with industrial, standardised and opaque products, how do you stand out and reinvent yourself? That's the challenge facing BASTILLE, a young niche fragrance brand offering original, natural, transparent and connected creations. Discover how BASTILLE is revolutionising the world of perfume by giving it back meaning, quality and freedom.
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Portrait of Master Perfumer Olivier Cresp
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Olivier Cresp is a French perfumer. Born in Grasse, he grew up in a family of flower growers who passed on to him their passion for beautiful scents. He was awarded the title of master perfumer in 2006. He is the creator of the gourmand notes family, with Thierry Mugler's famous Angel, which blends sweet, vanilla, chocolate and caramel notes. He has created many successful fragrances for some of the biggest names in international perfumery. He says he's always looking for the perfect...
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