Thanks to his creativity, his knowledge of the market, as well as his attention to detail
She constantly pushes the boundaries to think differently by bringing innovation to an industry where approaches are often traditional.
What is your favorite perfume? My daughter's teddy bear.
What is your favorite raw material? Impossible to choose... It's the very essence of what inspires me as a perfumer... I would feel alone with just one favorite material.
Batiste Humeau
Robertet
A graduate of the École Supérieure du Parfum (Paris), where he also won the New Nose prize at the Corpo 35 competition, Batiste gained solid experience through internships at Firmenich, Flair and Maelstrom. He also completed an internship at Chanel's laboratory alongside Olivier Polge and Christopher Sheldrake .
After two years as a junior perfumer at PCW, he continued his journey in Mexico at Robertet, broadening his horizons. These varied experiences allowed him to explore different styles of perfumery.
Sensitive and curious , Batiste cultivates a taste for bold and creative perfumery. Inspired by his love of natural raw materials, he brings beauty and emotion to each of his creations.
Maud Chabanis
PCW
Originally from the Nîmes region, Maud has always been surrounded by striking smells: flowers, cooking, Provençal plants, and perfumes worn by her family. Very early on, she knew that perfumery would be her vocation .
After a master's degree in Cosmetics, Flavors and Perfumes Engineering (ICAP) in Montpellier, where she graduated top of her class in 2012, Maud joined Romessence as an assistant perfumer, deepening her knowledge of raw materials , particularly natural ones . Today, a perfumer at PCW, she draws her inspiration from nature and travel . For her, a perfume must go beyond a smell and arouse a real emotion.
Hélène Vonesch
DSM-Firmenich
Her multifaceted creativity led Hélène to obtain a piano diploma at the Conservatoire, before enrolling at Isipca in Versailles to study perfumery. Fascinated by the similarities between music and perfume, she explains: “ Both are made of notes and nuances. In addition, as a perfumer, you compose in front of an organ. ”
When it comes to formulation, her balanced and refined style takes over: to be satisfied with her creations, she works on every little detail until the result corresponds exactly to what she had imagined.
Sebastien Lacouture
DSM-Firmenich
With over 20 years of experience and a true passion for raw materials. Growing up between France and Switzerland, Sébastien graduated in chemistry before enrolling at ISIPCA to study fragrance development management.
Mentored by François Robert , a third generation perfumer, who helped him gain a broader perspective of the industry.
Sébastien fully enjoys his job as a perfumer: “ When I start working on a formula, I concentrate so much that I can forget everything around me for hours and hours! ” he says.
Her long and distinguished career in the perfume industry earned her the prestigious Mouillette d'Argent Award for Best Perfume in 2023 .
