MARIE DUCHENE
Born in 1973, Marie Duchêne knew she wanted to be a perfumer for as long as she could remember. Growing up in the Reims region of France, she pursued her passion for fragrance by studying chemistry before joining the prestigious ISIPCA (Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique et des Arômes Alimentaires) in Versailles in 1994. At ISIPCA, Duchêne honed her knowledge of raw materials, perfume accords, the history of perfumery, and the chemistry of scent.
Marie Duchêne's internships led her to the Grasse region, where she began her apprenticeship with various perfume companies. As she gained experience and connections, Duchêne established her own fragrance creation company, MD Fragrances, in 2002. With MD Fragrances, she offers her expertise and carefully sourced quality raw materials to her clients. Duchêne also collaborates with a team of talented professionals who share her dedication to making each creation exceptional.
In addition to her work with MD Fragrances, Duchêne serves as a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan. She has collaborated with numerous renowned brands, including Molinard, Laboratorio Olfattivo, Nobile 1942, Au Pays de la Fleur d'Oranger, Condensé Paris, Jacques Zolty, Le Galion, Maison Tahité, Officine Creative Profumi, and Place des Lices.
Inspired by her father's advice to always be amazed, Marie Duchêne believes it is essential to nurture one's olfactory memory and feed one's artistic and emotional curiosity. She enjoys the formulation process, which allows her imagination and creativity to flourish within a highly technical framework.
Duchêne's approach to perfume creation embraces the delicate balance between the technical and artistic aspects of the craft. She relishes the challenge of balancing these two worlds and finds fulfillment in her daily work.
Some of the most popular perfumes created by Marie Duchêne include Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi, Laboratorio Olfattivo Tonkade, and Nobile 1942 Anonimo Veneziano. These fragrances showcase her talent for crafting exceptional scents that delight and captivate the senses.
Marie Duchêne's journey as a perfumer is a testament to her passion for the art of fragrance and her unwavering dedication to creativity and innovation. From her studies at ISIPCA to the establishment of her own company, MD Fragrances, and her work with renowned brands, Duchêne has made her mark in perfumery.
