The name on the bottle tells only part of the story. Creators, raw materials and composition choices help explain how fragrances take shape. This section brings together original interviews with established perfumers and connects them to guides and fragrance profiles available on the site.
A selection made for its educational value. We do not present these interviews as endorsements of NOTAS DE HOMEM.
FRANCE 24 English
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Perfumer · FRANCE 24 interview (2025)
Francis Kurkdjian
Creativity, emotion and the identity of a scent
The interview explores the career of the creator of Le Mâle and Baccarat Rouge 540, and how he connects scent, art and emotion. It provides a perspective on why a fragrance is more than an ingredient list.
What to explore
A fragrance is shaped by artistic intent and composition choices.
Commercial recognition and olfactory identity are different dimensions.
The emotions associated with a scent are not captured by a note pyramid alone.
Musées de Grasse
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Perfumer · Conference with Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud (2021)
Jean-Claude Ellena
The language of perfumery and the role of raw materials
In this conference published by the International Perfume Museum in Grasse, Jean-Claude Ellena and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud discuss creativity, raw materials, sensibility and the future of perfume. A useful starting point for developing a scent vocabulary.
What to explore
Raw materials are tools of expression, not merely technical components.
Olfactory language develops through comparison, memory and practice.
Knowing who created a scent adds context to its interpretation.
Fundación Academia del Perfume
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Perfumer · Academia del Perfume (2025)
Alberto Morillas
The career of a creator of iconic fragrances
The Spanish Academia del Perfume celebrates Alberto Morillas as a “Leyenda del Perfume.” He reflects on his profession and the significance of the recognition. His well-known creations include CK One and Acqua di Giò.
What to explore
Iconic fragrances emerge from creative choices shaped by context.
Olfactory innovation can resonate with a broad audience.
A scent’s creative history helps explain its positioning.
After watching an interview, take the next step: compare fragrances, explore olfactory families or learn to recognise notes. Reading and smelling are complementary ways of developing fragrance knowledge.
Video interviews are curated from third-party sources. All analysis and suggestions on this page are editorial commentary by NOTAS DE HOMEM. We have not reproduced third-party video files or claimed endorsement.
FRANCE 24 English
Original-language video · Editorial illustration
