Cover Photo Courtesy of CHANEL

A perfume is an olfactory marvel made up of Mother Nature’s most cherished and precious offerings. Like everything in life, behind every fragrance that sees the light is a master mind, a genius that knows a thing or two about captivating women and men with nothing but a scent.

As simple as this may sound, words can’t describe how much work and effort is put into building a successful olfactory pyramid, so well-structured that it becomes an icon in the world of beauty. Well, here lies the role of a master perfumer, who uses his expertise and know-how to combine scents into a mesmerizing fragrance.

Just like fashion designers, perfumers can get pretty creative when it comes to creating fragrances, finding inspiration in many sources or capturing the essence of a woman bursting with femininity through an olfactory marvel. And as a tribute to their endless creativity that never ceases to amaze us with novelties, we’ve narrowed down a list of 7 perfumers that made history in some of our favorite houses, so check it out below!

François Demachy for Dior – since 2006

Christine Nagel for Hermès – since 2016

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud for Louis Vuitton – since 2012

Olivier Polge for CHANEL – since 2013

Mathilde Laurent for Cartier – since 2015

Thierry Wasser for Guerlain – since 2008

 

Article Written by Mirella Haddad