• Domitille Bertier

    NOSE PERFUPER

    Parisian-born, Domitille loves the smell of the city's gardens, but also its authenticity, where the scent of fresh newspapers fills the terraces of Boulevard Saint Germain. From an early age, her olfactory passion lead her to the ISIPCA. In 1994, after finishing her undergraduate degree at IFF, she decided to continue her studies there, aware of the great freedom she could enjoy as a perfumer. After dedicating more than 26 years to the trade, she became head of the perfumers at IFF in February 2021. With many magnificent creations under her belt, she has created lasting trends in the world of perfumery. Her wins are lowerbomb de Viktor & Rolf, Celluloid Galbanum de Comme des Garçons, Perfect de Marc Jacobs, In Motion de Boss, Me de Lanvin, Midnight in Paris de Van Cleef & Arpels, The beat for men de Burberry, Miroir miroir de Thierry Mugler, Noa perle et Liberté de Cacharel. Read more on quintessence-parts.com

  • Vanina Murraciole

    NOSE PERFUMER

    A graduate of chemistry and ISIPCA in Versailles, Vanina Muracciole began working at MANE in Milan and Grasse, before joining the master perfumer at the fashion House Jean Patou. An independent perfumer since 2012, she has won over a hundred WINS and regularly collaborates with major institutional perfume houses as well as more exclusive brands. She draws her inspiration from the Corsican maquis, from fashion or music, and always seeks to translate into perfume the smallest details of her clients' stories. Her wins are Cuir de Le Galion, Unue de Jeroboam, Ma rose de Fragonard, Le couvent des minimes, Vanille Café de Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Attique de Lubin, Rose Millésimée de Jovoy, Eclats d'amandede Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Ambra de Jeroboam, Brumes de Le Galion. Read more on quintessence-paris.com

  • Marie Duchene

    NOSE PERFUMER

    Born in 1973, Marie Duchene wanted to be a perfumer as long as she can remember. After spending her childhood in the Champagne region, Marie studied chemistry and graduated from ISIPCA, Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique et des Arômes Alimentaires in Versailles in 1994, where she learned about raw materials, combinations but also the history of perfume and fragrance chemistry. An internship took her to the Grasse region where she later settled and began her apprenticeship in various fragrance businesses. After a few years and inspired by the people she met, she decided to set up her own structure, MD Fragrances. Since 2002 she brings together her expertise and the quality raw materials that she sources to deliver great fragrances for her clients. She is supported by skilled and dedicated staff who are committed to help her make each creation exceptional. Read more on mdfragrances.fr

  • Valentine Pozzo di Borgo & Sandrine Givaudin

    PERFUME MANUFACTURERS

    Xavier Givaudan was a chemist from Lyon living in Switzerland. With his brother Léon, he made his mark on the international perfume industry by founding the company GIVAUDAN in 1885. In 2008, his great-great-grandaughter Valentine Pozzo di Borgo, founds Quintessence Paris at the age of 24 with her mother Sandrine Givaudan. By creating olfactory universes, Valentine and Sandrine continue an age-old family tradition while adding a touch of femininity and modernity. Just like the families of painters or musicians, their production secrets are passed on from generation to generation through complex processes of alchemy. Designing a perfume or a scented product is an art that requires precision and awareness. In order to offer you a delicate and unique scent, Quintessence Paris brings together the skills of perfumers and olfactory marketing professionals who understand the challenges involved in creating a brand image. Read more on quintessence-paris.com

  • Bader Hassoun & Sons

    SOAP ARTISANS

    ​With a long trail of experience in the cosmetics and beauty care manufacturing industry since 1480, KAS has come to create thoughtful products while preserving the environment. The environmental village of Khan Al Saboun was established in order for traditional, environmental-friendly production to evolve. The drive of being in harmony with nature is what made Khan Al Saboun prosper and achieve recognition around the world. All their products are made with 100% natural and organic ingredients, from their garden to the end user.​ With every piece, they create a Mediterranean Lebanese story in the heart of Tripoli. Their story has so far reached to the Gulf, USA, Europe, Canada, Australia & China as they spread the joy of a luxurious and comforting experience from toddlers to elderlies all year round. For every season, has its own magic, a magic they aim to keep alive all year round. Read more on khanalsaboun.net