Nicolas Beaulieu, a renowned perfumer currently working with International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), discovered his love for scents and the art of perfumery at an early age. Raised in a home with a large garden, he spent his childhood surrounded by the fragrances of nature and the melodies of opera. His olfactory memories include the enveloping smell of his grandmother's house, filled with the scent of Arpège by Lanvin. Initially aspiring to become an archaeologist, Beaulieu's journey to the world of perfumery began when he learned about ISIPCA, the French school of perfumery.
Beaulieu enrolled in ISIPCA, where he immersed himself in the study of perfumery. Upon graduation, he continued his education at the IFF perfumery school and later joined the Laboratories Monique Remy (LMR), an IFF subsidiary. During his time at LMR, Beaulieu developed a deep appreciation for natural ingredients and the processes involved in harvesting them.
Having worked in various locations, including Holland, New York, and Shanghai, Beaulieu returned to Paris in 2008 to focus on new creations. He has collaborated with numerous prestigious brands such as 4711, Aether, Al-Jazeera Perfumes, Avon, Benetton, Carolina Herrera, Chopard, Christian Louboutin, Clinique, Comme des Garcons, and many more.
Some of the most popular perfumes he has composed include Halloween Man X by Halloween, Signorina Misteriosa by Salvatore Ferragamo, La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal and La Vie Est Belle Intensément by Lancôme, Invictus Legend by Paco Rabanne, and Aromatics in White by Clinique.
Beaulieu's unique approach to perfume creation is characterized by his love for nature and his interest in discovering new, unknown fragrances. His passion for oenology, the study of wine, has influenced his work as he finds similarities between the nuances in wine and fragrances. He is fond of powerful fragrant trails and short, simple formulas that convey a direct message.
Beaulieu is fascinated by the distilling of new raw materials and the creation of synthetic materials. He believes these untapped resources can offer a wealth of fragrant possibilities, inspiring for years to come.
