Rare perfumes are the Haute Couture of perfumery. Alternative brands known as"niche" brands since the 1980s, reissues of old brands, or private collections of major brands in full expansion since 2012, here is another way of conceiving perfume. Carte blanche offered to the creativity of perfumers, use of exceptional raw materials, ultra-selective distribution: the Osmotheque offers you to understand this fascinating universe of author's perfumes and to feel some precious nuggets…". A conference led by Stéphanie Bakouche, osmothecary perfumer A child of Paris, Stéphanie Bakouche is nonetheless a very natural perfumer. Graduated from ISIPCA, since 2002, she advances with will and professionalism on the road of perfume, enriching herself with numerous experiences with renowned houses such as Takasago, Givaudan, Hermès, Guerlain… Not neglecting any opportunity to evolve in the perfumery business, she will be in turn advisor, evaluator, assistant perfumer, trainer… At 34, she is Director of Perfume Development and Quality Control, and Perfumer at l'Artisan Parfumeur where she publishes her third fragrance Rose Privée after Invasions Barbares (MDCI) and Bataille de Fleurs (Cloon Keen Atelier). Stéphanie's path is a remarkable juice composed at the head of a rigorous work, nourished by a passion and an immense respect for the art of perfume. In heart: very beautiful encounters, notably with Bertrand Duchaufour, who has been and remains his source of teaching and inspiration. In the background, a generosity that leads her to transmit what she has learned, which leads her to be osmothecary.

Practical information "Niche Brands & Private Collections: Where's the Author's Perfumery Today?" Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. L'Osmothèque - 36 rue du parc de Clagny - 78000 Versailles

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