- Damien Stammers Fragrance entrepreneur:
Company:Parfums Vintage
Web:parfumsvintage.com
Damien Stammers is a prominent figure in the fragrance realm, wearing multiple hats as a visionary entrepreneur and a talented perfumer. In 2016, he founded Parfums Vintage, driven by his disillusionment with the unnecessary reformulations plaguing classic fragrances in the industry. He observed that household - name eau de toilette's and parfums were being reformulated due to rising ingredient prices, with desirable notes and their concentrations reduced to prioritize shareholder profits. Batch variations were casually dismissed as "seasonal variations of the naturals," despite high - natural - content fragrances not experiencing such wild fluctuations. Additionally, ingredient restrictions, often resulting from political decisions, were proliferating, especially in the EU's IFRA.
As an entrepreneur, Damien had the clear - cut vision from day one to offer high - quality alternatives. This is a rarity in the perfume industry, where most perfumers lack free will. They are typically bound by strict budget limitations on ingredients, with around 40% of the fragrance budget often allocated to marketing. When retail margins are factored in, the finest ingredients become unaffordable, forcing perfumers to use inferior substitutes. Damien's approach at Parfums Vintage is different. The company is strategically positioned outside of the EU, allowing for formulations with no expense spared. All products are cruelty - free, free of phthalates and parabens.
In 2022 alone, Damien and his team at Parfums Vintage made nearly five thousand trials on new product formulations. This was achieved through heavy investment in new proprietary captive molecules. They also expanded their palette of natural ingredients, with procurement extending to industry specialists such as Payan Bertrand, IFF's LMR, Robertet, Bontoux, Albert Veille, and independent artisan producers.
As a perfumer, Damien Stammers is celebrated for his innovative and emotion - evoking blends. His fragrances are a harmonious marriage of art and nature, capable of captivating the senses and transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary olfactory experiences. With a portfolio that includes over 50 unique scents, each fragrance under the Parfums Vintage label tells a story. For instance, scents like "Pineapple Vintage" and its various intense versions, "Beyond Noir," and "Emperor Eau de Parfum" have distinct character profiles. "Pineapple Vintage" might have a tropical, fruity allure, while "Beyond Noir" could exude an air of mystery and sophistication.
Many customers of Parfums Vintage first discover the brand when they are intrigued by someone wearing one of their fragrances, leading to organic growth with modest marketing campaigns. This success is a testament to Damien Stammers' ability to create high - quality, memorable scents and his acumen as an entrepreneur in building a brand that values quality ingredients above all else.
