1. How did you discover your passion for perfumery and what led you to pursue a career as a perfumer?
I discovered perfumes world thanks a girlfriend. I was 17 years old. At the same period of my life thanks to TV show the job of perfumer (the nose) who is behind each creation. It is this almost concomittente events which push me to interest myself to this beautiful world.
2. Can you describe the process you follow when creating a new fragrance, from initial inspiration to the final product?
Before all start of creation you need to set a clear idea, a precise concept of what you want to work.
Perfume creation is like every kind of artistic construction. You elaborate accords through the idea of sinestesia. Meaning that it exists a correspondance between each expressin of what propose every kinf of sensory world
3. What role do you believe scent plays in our everyday lives and how does it influence our emotions and memories?
Scents are like us and our perfumes are supposed to comfort our mind, as much as our body. It envelops our silouhette of a reognizable area. the one we have chosen – It is supposed to remforce self confidence meanwhile it is dressing a physical body, but a psychological shape as well.
4. Can you share some of the key ingredients or accords you enjoy working with?
Davana, iris, tuberose, vetiver and patchouli… always patchouli!
5. How important is it for a perfumer to stay up to date with current trends in the fragrance industry, and how do you ensure your creations remain innovative and relevant?
I never copy anything. I try to be the more personal and independent possible. It is very easy to know quickly how the steam evolves and to follow with a reasonable distance where it goes …
6. What challenges do you face when creating a custom fragrance for a client?
To be the most adequate possible with the philosophy and the DNA of the brand
7. In your opinion, what makes a truly exceptional and memorable fragrance stand out from the rest in a saturated market?
I don’t know, a would say for the last successes a lot of luck
and an unimaginable play of randomly circumstances-
8. Which are your considerations in working in this new Collection of Anima Mundi?
Working on this new collection has been a truly inspiring and enriching experience . When creating the scents for Anima Mundi, my primary considerations revolved around capturing the essence of the natural world and infusing each fragrance with a sense of harmony and balance.
I drew inspiration from the beauty and diversity of nature, incorporating unique botanical elements and exotic ingredients to create fragrances that evoke a deep connection to the earth. Each scent in the Anima Mundi- Experience collection is a reflection of the intricate relationship between humans and nature, inviting the wearer to embark on a sensory journey that transcends time and space.
In addition, I paid close attention to the sustainability and ethical sourcing of raw materials, ensuring that every component used in the creation of these perfumes resonates with our commitment to environmental responsibility and social consciousness.
My aim was to craft fragrances that not only delight the senses but also awaken a sense of reverence for the natural world. I believe that these scents have the power to transport the wearer to a realm of pure beauty and serenity, where they can experience the magic of nature in its purest form.
9. How much is important travels’ experience in your life and in your job?
Travels had nourished my mind. They have been the biggest springs of emotions and acknowledgment; the fact that you always put in perspective what yon can pretend. They are here to balance as well your Convictions and give you a profound wisdom.
10. Looking towards the future, what exciting developments or trends do you see emerging in the world of perfumery?
I don’t exactly know. I am just sure that good raw materials will always be verry important.
Certain chemicals, very strong but at the same time not implicating will remain important: Strong woody, ambery notes, vanillic and gourmand accord. Because they are the perfect representation of what the public who doesn’t know quality is: externally lord, internally poor.
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