Nathalie Lorson is one of the most influential perfumers of her generation. Born in Grasse, the heart of the perfume world, she developed an early fascination with scent. As a child, she often accompanied her father, a chemist, to his workplace at Roure, where she was introduced to the world of raw materials and fragrance composition. It was there that she discovered her natural talent for smelling and interpreting scents.
After graduating from the prestigious Roure Bertrand Dupont perfumery school in the 1980s, she entered an industry that was still largely male-dominated. Through dedication and talent, she built an outstanding career spanning over three decades, working with major fragrance houses such as IFF and Dragoco. Today, she holds the title of Master Perfumer at dsm-firmenich.
Lorson’s creative philosophy is centered on generosity, harmony, and emotional impact. She sees herself as a perfumer who creates for and with others, valuing collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Guided by the belief that true perfection comes from refinement rather than addition, her fragrances are defined by clarity, balance, and emotional depth.
Her signature style blends simplicity with richness. She frequently works with ingredients such as musk, vetiver, rose, patchouli, vanilla, and pepper, crafting compositions that feel both accessible and sophisticated. Constantly exploring new olfactory territories, she likens her work to that of a gold seeker searching for rare and meaningful elements.
