The image shows a close-up of a person wearing colorful necklaces. The person has bright red lips and fair skin. They are wearing a red and black necklace, as well as several rows of black beads. Next to them, there is a large red flower that adds a touch of color. On the right, the logo of the brand MAIE PIOU is visible, with the word "PARIS" below it. The background is neutral, highlighting the accessories and the logo.

The identity of Maie Piou is built on a bold fusion of opposites. At Scentissime, we highlight this French brand for its ability to create inventive fragrances that break all rules. Under the artistic direction of Jean-Charles Sommerard and Szajna Zinenberg, Maie Piou composes scents that play with paradoxes—hot and cold, masculine and feminine, serious and carefree. This is niche perfumery without compromise, preferring instinct and poetry over traditional codes.

This creative approach results in complex compositions, blending noble raw materials with surprising accords. By favoring free olfactory writing and quality French production, Maie Piou speaks to enthusiasts seeking a bold signature and a scent that challenges the imagination. Explore the Ambrogyne and Copper collections by Maie Piou on Scentissime.

The brand

MAIE PIOU, "eccentric perfume creators", is a French brand of artistic, free, and committed perfumes, but not only...

It's a state of mind, a philosophy of life, a connection to oneself, to the world, a return to nature, to true values, to authenticity, to an ineffable desire to be together, in empathy, to think differently, to cultivate one's well-being, one's inner garden, simple beauty, hedonism, to value craftsmanship, transparency, French know-how, chic, ethics, defending freedom of thought, commitment to the future, animal rights, choosing quality, experiencing pure and beautiful emotions.

The image shows a set of perfume bottles from the brand MAIE PIOU arranged in a star shape around a red box. Each bottle has a round black cap and contains a different colored liquid: light yellow and golden. The labels on the bottles display the names of the perfumes, such as "BANANA OUD," "BLOODY NECTAR," "CHERRY HARLEY," and "LEATHER FLESH." The red box in the center features the brand's logo in black, adding an elegant touch to the whole display.
The image shows a man and a woman facing each other, smiling at each other. The man is wearing a red blazer with floral patterns and has a grey beard. The woman is wearing a red headband and has dark hair. Between them, there are two small plastic birds, one yellow and one orange, which appear to be touching beaks. The background is neutral, highlighting their joyful interaction.

The story

This is the story of a funny bird named Jean-Charles Sommerard who dreamed of a nest, of spreading his wings in another sky, of reinventing himself in another encounter, in another life.

Why Maie Piou? "This is the story of a chick fallen from the nest and entered our lives... While we cuddled this little disheveled blackbird, he unknowingly helped us to soar over a passing ordeal, delighting us with his chirping, his ardor, and his thirst for freedom... which he communicated to us.

Fluttering more ardently each day, he sent us the sweet message we were waiting for. The one to emancipate ourselves and fly towards our own desires. The idea of Maison MAIE PIOU was thus inspired by this little winged being."

The Founders

The image shows a smiling man with a grey beard and short hair. He is wearing a black t-shirt and has his arms crossed, displaying a confident posture. His smile is warm and engaging. He is highlighted against a dark background, which enhances his friendly expression.
The image shows a woman making a mischievous expression. She is wearing a small hat adorned with feathers and a tulle veil that partially covers her face. She has curly hair and one hand placed on her lips, as if she is thinking or making a secretive gesture. The background is white, highlighting her face and hat.

Between heritage and audacity, the story of Maie Piou is written in the plural. Grandson of master coffee roasters and son of a craftsman distiller, Jean-Charles Sommerard grew up among flowers, stills, and essential oils. A tender provocateur, he creates perfumes like intimate dialogues, inviting everyone to get closer to themselves. By his side, Szajna Zinenberg, co-founder and Artistic Director, has been watching over the nest since day one. As a conductor and a "zailée" fairy, she makes dreams possible and infuses each day with her luminous energy, lightness, and sparkle.

Our opinion

"When I discovered MAIE PIOU, I was seduced by the strength of its universe and the audacity of its creations. Each fragrance is conceived as a manifesto of freedom, carried by the abundant imagination of Jean-Charles Sommerard. Here, nature is not just a backdrop, it is the very soul of the brand: the raw materials sourced in France, the respect for the environment, the attention to every detail reflect a level of excellence that is truly admirable. MAIE PIOU fragrances surprise and that is precisely what makes them so desirable. They endure, they leave a mark, they provoke."

The Copper Collection

The Ambrogyne Collection

About Maie Piou

Looking to buy MAIE PIOU perfumes online? Welcome to SCENTISSIME. Maie Piou is a French niche perfume brand, created by perfumer Jean-Charles Sommerard and artistic director Szajna Zinenberg. It offers the Ambrogyne collection, consisting of five unique fragrances that celebrate the sensuality of amber, the Orient, and red gold, saffron. Each perfume explores the bold balance between masculine and feminine, warm and cold, combining noble materials and olfactory creativity. Maie Piou claims a non-gendered elegance, artistic originality, and strong ethical commitment, notably through support for the League for the Protection of Birds. Its perfumes, such as Banana Oud, Cherry Harley, and Leathery Flesh, provide rich, emotional, and contrasting olfactory experiences, ideal for niche enthusiasts seeking authentic and refined creations. MAIE PIOU perfumes are available with free shipping throughout the European Union, on SCENTISSIME.

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