The Founder

“I even thought about closing the brand. But then I realized I needed Nasomatto’s revenue to support the new brand, Orto Parisi.” — Alessandro Gualtieri, from an interview with Wallpaper* magazine

“Dreams and perfume are woven from the same cloth. Neydo builds a bridge between these two worlds, revealing identity and journeying into unknown realms.” — From Neydo’s former official manifesto

“FASCENT was born out of weariness with a traditional perfume industry that was exclusive, formulaic, overly polished, opaque, and resistant to change.” — Fanny Fortin Descamps, Fascent co-founder

“Our objects are not simply accessories, but tools of transformation. Wear them under a tuxedo, over a blouse, or directly on bare skin. We would like you to wear them even when going to the supermarket.” — Francesca Bianchi, Hedonik official website

“The day I learned that Australia had no luxury perfume house was the day I realized I had to create the first one.” — Dimitri Weber, founder

“Greece is a temple. And Hellenist is a temple of memories.” — Jean-David Jacoby, founder

“Whenever I was doing architectural research, reading about a building or a city, I would suddenly wonder, ‘What did it smell like there?’ Could that olfactory experience be restored? That was where it all began.” — Carlos Huber, founder of Arquiste

“After an olfactory journey around the world, it became essential for me to offer gorgeous, gourmand, bold scents that I had not previously found on the market. Gourmand perfumes are not sufficiently appreciated in the market. I wanted to give them the recognition they deserve.” — Jimmy Bodin, creator of Jousset Parfums

“I am not a fashion designer. I am a painter and a decorator, not the author of a new era.” — Franco Moschino (The New York Times, 1991)

“Contrast plays an important role in the philosophy of Dsquared2. At our fashion shows we speak loudly, but with fragrance we wanted to whisper: intimate sensuality within strength. Remember: your fragrance should never enter a room before you do.” — Dean & Dan Caten