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Art & Passion
At SCENTISSIME, we believe that perfumery is an art form. A refined and precious art, but one that everyone can appreciate.
That's why we want to make the olfactory creations of the finest Maisons easily accessible and trustworthy, so that no-one has to give up wearing a perfume for fear of having made the wrong choice.
That's why we select and deliver to your door some of the world's finest niche fragrances, guaranteed authentic, with free delivery* and the option of returning the fragrances if they don't suit you.
Our philosophy
The SCENTISSIME curator carefully selects brands and fragrances, focusing on their quality and originality, as well as the vision of their creators.
To help you make your choice, we offer advice at every stage:the Scent Dating will help you find fragrances you might never have seen before, and if you want to go further, you can book a private consultation with our curator who will guide you personally.
The Curator of SCENTISSIME
A long-time perfume professional, Hervé Mathieu-Chaty is a specialist in niche perfumes.
After graduating, he became International Head of Women's Fragrances at CHANEL. He is responsible for ALLURE. He was lucky enough to be trained in olfaction and to work with the great perfumers Jacques Polge and François Demachy. He took advantage of this exceptional opportunity to voraciously learn all about ingredients, formulation techniques and extraction methods. After a spell as head of brand marketing for JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER fragrances, he became a consultant for numerous niche fragrance brands worldwide.
Hervé Mathieu-Chaty is constantly on the lookout for the best niche fragrances. He loves unearthing confidential brands, discovering daring compositions and spotting promising perfumers. He has an unfailing flair for unearthing the olfactory nuggets that delight SCENTISSIME customers.
Interview - Meet the curator of SCENTISSIME
Q: Can you introduce yourself in a few words?
Hervé Mathieu-Chaty: I'm passionate about scents, an explorer of the senses, a bit curious about everything to do with perfume. But above all, I'm someone who likes to share. For me, each fragrance tells a story - not just a blend of notes, but a real moment to be experienced.
Q: How do you choose fragrances for SCENTISSIME?
HMC: I work very much on instinct, but also on experience. When a fragrance arrives, I let it "breathe" for a long time, observing it on the skin, trying to feel what it triggers, first in myself, then thinking about the people who might like it. It's like an intimate dialogue. I'm looking for fragrances that aren't just beautiful or well-made, but that are in tune with life, emotions and the little moments of everyday life.
Q: What advice would you give to someone new to niche perfumery?
HMC: Don't necessarily look for complexity. Sometimes, a simple note, well crafted, can tell a stronger story than a busy bouquet. Let yourself be carried away by what really speaks to you, without prejudice. And above all, take your time. Fragrance is a companion, not a competition.
Q: What's your favorite time to evaluate a fragrance?
HMC: Quiet moments, when you have time to be with yourself. In the morning, of course, when the nose is "fresh", or in the evening, as you gently close the day. That's when fragrance reveals its nuances, when it becomes almost background music to our thoughts.
Q: Is there an olfactory anecdote that's close to your heart?
HMC: Yes, once, in an old bookshop, I smelled this mingled odor of yellowed paper, leather and ink. It was a raw scent, a sui generis perfume, but so lively and captivating. It reminded me that perfume isn't just in bottles - it's everywhere, in places, in memories, in atmospheres, and also in the imaginations we carry within us.
