Portraits of Brands

Lauriane Guignon has a unique background. She is a perfumer, winemaker, and producer of perfume plants. She practices these three professions at Mas Ricardenque, a family estate in Callian, in the Grasse region, where 8,000 Centifolia rose bushes grow alongside 2.5 hectares of organic vineyards. She comes from a century-old lineage of winemakers and perfume flower growers, and her creations are born from the terroir before they reach the bottle. Each fragrance she creates for her own brand...

Lan Xiao, independent perfumer and founder of Tombstone, explores the beauty of life through the awareness of death. Her provocative and profound olfactory creations blend earthy notes, incense, white flowers and unexpected gourmand accords. Each fragrance is a sensory meditation on finitude, liberated from traditional codes, while its tombstone-shaped bottles celebrate the uniqueness of each existence.

When it comes to fragrances that go beyond mere scents to evoke deep emotional resonance, the eye turns to MAISON INCENS. This niche French fragrance brand is an invitation to discover a world of creativity, art, and a keen sense of true luxury: difference. Discover why MAISON INCENS appeals to those seeking not just a fragrance, but an unforgettable sensory journey.

Since its founding in 2014, KAJAL PARFUMS PARIS has created a unique niche for itself, blending the rich traditions of the East with the refined elegance of the West. Founded by two passionate visionaries, Kajal Parfums Paris is more than just a perfume house, it is a testament to the art of perfumery, where each scent tells a story of beauty, culture and timeless elegance.

The Trésor d'Essence collection was launched in 2022 in co-creation with a perfumer from the perfume capital (Grasse), with the idea of making perfume extracts (whose composition contains more than 20% concentrated perfume) accessible to all types of wallet, while taking care to maintain the excellent quality of the raw materials.

In the world of niche fragrances where the extraordinary meets the exquisite stands a confidential brand that embodies the art of perfumery in its purest form - Le Maître des Parfums. This Emirati perfume house, with its roots steeped in French expertise and craftsmanship, has already carved a unique niche for itself in the fragrance industry.

Discover Mami Wata, an unexpected newcomer to the world of niche fragrances with a singular fragrance: Neo-Animism. Mami Wata, a South African surf brand, has ventured into the niche fragrance arena by creating a fragrance that encapsulates the essence of African surf culture and spirituality. 

VELVETVELO fragrances are designed for those looking to navigate between the sea and the mountains, leaving a lasting sensory signature thanks to their water base. Born from the encounter between the softness of velvet and the speed of movement, VELVETVELO offers water-based fragrances and clean formulations, providing alcohol-free olfactory pleasure. By choosing VELVETVELO, you are supporting a brand that values sustainability and respect for the environment. These fragrances are aimed at...

If you're looking for fragrances with a strong personality that will turn heads after you've worn them, join us in the captivating world of RANIA J. Each of the brand's fragrances is conceived by its creator as a work of art, finely blending exceptional ingredients to create bold, timeless scents.

Today, we take you into the enchanting world of Parfums De Gabor, a fragrance brand nestled in the heights of olfactory craftsmanship. Imagine yourself at the top of a mountain, in the middle of the night, with the starry sky above you. Take a deep breath. That's where our journey begins.

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...

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...