This short documentary series delves into the minds of the world’s greatest perfumers. Hosted by fragrance publisher Frédéric Malle, each episode is a visual poem that uses a Proustian-like questionnaire to go beyond the notes of a scent and into the wellspring of an artist’s inspiration. The films reveal how memory, emotion, and personal history are the true ingredients behind iconic fragrances.

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Maurice Roucel: A self-taught perfumer, Roucel began his career as a chemist at Chanel, where he learned his craft from the legendary Henri Robert. Known for his generous, sensual, and often audacious creations, he approaches perfumery with the precision of a scientist and the freedom of an artist. His notable works include Musc Ravageur for Frédéric Malle, 24 Faubourg for Hermès, and L’Instant de Guerlain.

Directed by: Lisa Immordino Vreeland
Production Company: Fischio Films