- Clementine Humeau Perfumer:
Clémentine Humeau is an exceptional perfumer who has masterfully intertwined her passions for music, scents, and travel. Her career path is far from ordinary, rich with diverse experiences that have cultivated her artistic sensibilities and honed her olfactory acumen.
At a young age, Clémentine discovered her musical vocation and dedicated herself to the oboe. She studied at the Toulouse National Conservatory of Music and later at the Amsterdam International Conservatory of Music in Holland, where she earned diplomas as a concert oboist and oboe teacher. Her musical talents took her around the world, performing with renowned European baroque music ensembles such as the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Seville Baroque Orchestra, La Fenice, Les Arts Florissants, and under conductors like Gustav Léonardt.
After over two decades of training her "ears," Clémentine decided to embark on a new journey to educate her "nose." She attended the Cinquième Sens (Fifth Sense) school in Paris, where she completed an in - depth course in "creative perfumery." Equipped with this knowledge, she established her own laboratory, Les Olfactines. Here, she began crafting bespoke perfumes for individuals and brands, a practice she has been committed to since 2009.
In 2017, Clémentine added another creative dimension to her repertoire by completing her first novel. Intriguingly, the culmination of this fictional work is realized in the creation of a perfume, which became the first to be sold under her own brand "Les Olfactines." This unique endeavor combines literature and olfactory composition, demonstrating her ability to create a multi - sensory experience where the novel and the perfume are inseparable.
Clémentine's fragrances are a reflection of her refined personality. They are elegant, exuding a sense of sophistication, and possess an original quality that sets them apart. Her expertise is evident in the precision of her compositions, with harmonious blends that are both complex and subtle. Moreover, her passion for perfumery shines through in every scent, as they are intense, sincere, and generously crafted. Some of her well - known works include "Brin de Peau" for Parfumeurs du Monde. This fragrance, inspired by her reflections during a pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, explores the scented essence of the tobacco flower. It's a skin - scent, crafted with 100% natural ingredients, and its beauty lies in its ephemeral nature.
In the world of perfumery, Clémentine Humeau stands out as an artist who has successfully merged different art forms, creating olfactory masterpieces that tell stories and evoke emotions.
