MATHIEU NARDIN
Born and raised in Grasse, France, Mathieu Nardin comes from a family of perfumers. He developed a profound appreciation for natural materials while working in his grandparents' fields, picking jasmine and rose flowers. This early exposure to the world of fragrance led him to pursue a formal education in perfumery at the esteemed ISIPCA perfume school.
After completing his education, Mathieu Nardin began his career in perfumery at Robertet, where he fine-tuned his creativity and olfactory skills. Eventually, he joined Mane, a renowned fragrance company. As part of a new generation of perfumers, Nardin skillfully combines traditional techniques and materials with innovative approaches. His creations include Jacquard for Etro, Iris de Champs for Houbigant, and Blue for Kenneth Cole. More recently, he has collaborated with the British house of Miller Harris, creating Tea Tonique, Rose Silence, and the exceptional Vetiver Insolent.
Nardin has demonstrated his versatility by working with a wide range of brands such as 100 Bon, 4711, Acqua Reale, Al-Jazeera Perfumes, Anna Sui, Atelier Oblique, Baldessarini, Bastide Aix en Provence, Bebe, By Kilian, Commodity, Dana, Etro, Francesca dell'Oro, Furla, Goutal, Helene Fischer, Houbigant, Kenneth Cole, Kierin NYC, Les Bains Guerbois, Mandarina Duck, Marc Jacobs, Miller Harris, Molinard, Nobile 1942, O.P.S.O., Perris Monte Carlo, Philosophy, Régime des Fleurs, Reminiscence, Roger & Gallet, Xerjoff, and Yves Rocher. Some of his most popular creations include Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere, Nobile 1942 Café Chantant, Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro, Molinard Figue Eau de Parfum, Goutal Nuit et Confidences, By Kilian L'Heure Verte, Miller Harris Scherzo, Goutal Tenue de Soiree, and Houbigant Iris des Champs. Mathieu Nardin's approach to perfume creation is deeply rooted in his upbringing in Grasse, where he learned to appreciate the beauty of natural materials. His love for travel and his daily life experiences greatly influence his creations. Nardin enjoys working with citrus accords and floral notes, which he considers the inheritance of his childhood. His expertise in blending traditional techniques with modern innovations has earned him recognition and respect within the industry. Nardin's inspirations come from various aspects of his life, including his surroundings, people he meets, and his travels. He maintains a notebook to record everything that triggers an idea, such as pictures, books, and experiences. This collection of inspirations allows him to create fragrances that evoke emotions and engage the senses, reflecting the unique personalities and stories of the brands he collaborates with. As a perfumer, Nardin believes in the importance of being in tune with one's senses and emotions when creating fragrances. He encourages others to explore and appreciate their sense of smell and connect it with their feelings and memories.
