In the world of fragrance, traditional gender boundaries have often dictated the perfumes we wear. Floral notes for women, woody notes for men – this binary approach has been the norm for decades. At Atelier Materi, we believe that fragrance is an art form that transcends gender. Our decision to create unisex fragrances stems from …
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Genderless fragrances: our philosophy
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Secrets of the harvest – Narcisse Taiji
At the heart of Narcisse Taiji, perfumer Marie Hugentobler has created a distinctive composition around an exceptional raw material: the narcissus flower. This fragrance masterfully captures the strength and fragility of the narcissus, creating a sensual trail that is as powerful as it is floral. While roses, jasmine and tuberose are well known in perfumery, …
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Tara Msellati, floral artist
We had the pleasure of collaborating with Tara on the creation of a pop-up store at the Samaritaine and the design of a showcase at the niche perfume boutique Jovoy Paris. Tara’s botanical scenography beautifully highlighted our new perfume Cèdre Figalia, a vegetal woody fragrance designed as an ode to Nature. She perfectly captured the …
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Cèdre Figalia, the perfumer’s word
The creator of the Brand desired a fragrance that would beautifully reflect the essence of nature in all their forms. Could you please explain how you successfully captured her inspiration in this perfume? With Véronique, we aimed to create a woody green note that would exude a vibrant and fresh quality, as if filled with …
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Baptiste Lanne, Portrait of a Sculptor
Can you introduce yourself in a few words? I was born in 1987, and I live and work in a small village in the southwest of France, bordered by a river and facing the Pyrenees. It is a landscape of rugged terrain, shaped by water, forests, and peaks, which is conducive to the artistic practice …
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Céline Perdriel Portrait
“I was immediately captivated by the genuine olfactory signature I encountered at Atelier Materi.” Céline Perdriel is a woman of the South. More specifically, from the South-West. From this origin, she has maintained a close connection with the scents of nature and an accent that sometimes hints at a melodic sound. Over the course of …
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Interview with Véronique Le Bihan
Heartfelt interview with Véronique Le Bihan, founder of ATELIER MATERI, who shares her invaluable insights and inspirations to celebrate the brand’s 4th anniversary this month. Can you introduce yourself in a few words and tell us who’s behind Atelier Materi? My name is Véronique Le Bihan. I am 41 years old, the mother of two …
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