What’s your role at Quintessence?
Art Direction Apprentice.

Do you have a go-to fragrance?
Pas Ce Soir by BDK.

What’s a scented memory from your childhood?
The bathroom at my grandparents’ place in Cap Ferret—they’re perfume lovers, and my sister and I would always try everything. Also, the smell of hairspray from figure skating competitions and training.

Is there a food smell you love?
Muxu from La Maison Adam.

If you were a raw material, what would you be?
I’m not entirely sure I understood the question, but I’d say jasmine—sunny, delicate, but with character.

What would your ideal perfume be like?
A niche fragrance that blends softness with a bit of roughness. I love contrasts: bright, fresh top notes that give way to something raw, almost animalic—like a honey-tobacco accord softened by white flowers or citrus. A scent with real personality, a true signature, yet still subtle and airy. Sensual without being heavy, a little wild yet refined.

Is there a scent that comforts you?
Sea spray.

What’s the smell of a place you love?
The seaside in Biarritz.

What does happiness smell like to you?
Suntan oil, monoï, and vanilla.

Is there a smell you really dislike?
Gasoline.

What scent instantly transports you?
Incense and sandalwood.

Which Quintessence fragrance is your favorite?
Torn between Jardin d’Agrumes and Ambre.