MAIA LERNOUT

Maïa Lernout is an accomplished French perfumer, renowned for her bright floral fragrances and expertise in natural materials. Working with prestigious brands such as Kenzo, Ellie Saab, Nina Ricci, Burberry, and Molton Brown, Lernout has become a prominent figure in the world of perfumery. Currently, she serves as a Senior Perfumer at Takasago in France.

Raised in Paris and spending summers in the South of France, Maïa Lernout developed a love for nature from a young age. Growing up, she was surrounded by artistic and freethinking women, including her great-grandmother, who studied at L’École des Beaux-Arts in the 19th century, and her mother, who was a painter. These influences fostered Lernout's creative spirit and appreciation for beauty.

Driven by her passion for fragrance, Maïa Lernout studied perfumery at the renowned ISIPCA (Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique et de l'Aromatique Alimentaire) in France. This education provided her with a solid foundation in the art and science of perfume creation.

Maïa Lernout has built an impressive career working with major brands such as Burberry, Davidoff, Elie Saab, Givenchy, Kenzo, Lolita Lempicka, Molton Brown, Nina Ricci, Premiere Note, Shiseido, and Siberian Wellness. Her expertise in natural materials and her distinctive, elegant, and modern compositions have earned her recognition and respect in the industry.

Lernout's approach to perfume creation is rooted in her love of nature, her passion for expressing joy through bright floral fragrances, and her admiration for the beauty. She is drawn to the intersection of art and science in perfumery, combining creativity with discipline in her work.

Her fragrance Flora Luminare, for example, pays homage to the Tiare flower of Tahiti, which produces a rare, radiant oil. Like many of her creations, this scent tells a story of an inflorescent paradise bathed in a luminous, languid morning light.

Some of the most popular perfumes created by Maïa Lernout include Lolita Lempicka LolitaLand, Nina Ricci Rose Extase, Lolita Lempicka Green Lover, Burberry Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum, and Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal.

As a perfumer, Maïa Lernout has made a significant impact in the world of fragrance through her expertise with natural materials, her passion for bright florals, and her dedication to creating scents that evoke joy and beauty.