- Daphné Bugey Principal Perfumer:
Company:Firmenich
Education: ISIPCA
Web:firmenich.com
Daphné Bugey, a perfumer at Firmenich, has always felt a profound calling to craft scents. Her love for fragrance ignited at the tender age of 10, and since then, her trajectory has remained unswervingly devoted to this art. As she puts it, her guiding mantra is to "experience everything, feel everything, so that I can create from a place of freedom."
Beyond her role as a perfumer, Daphné embodies a free-spirited essence, driven by a relentless urge to explore the world. She finds exhilaration in kite surfing and paragliding, where she connects with the raw power of the wind and the adrenaline of flight. Constantly on the move, she traverses continents to delve into nature, spirituality, and contemporary art—pursuits that fuel her creative wellspring.
During a year-long sabbatical, she immersed herself in diverse cultural tapestries: meditating in the spiritual landscapes of Nepal, working on an organic farm in Japan, mastering the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in India, and studying the native tongue in Italy. She also engaged with artistic hubs, spending time at Fabrica and attending the Biennale of Contemporary Art in Venice.
Daphné insists that her approach to life and creation leans into a rational form of excess, and she remains steadfast in this philosophy. Her insatiable curiosity and hunger for learning have birthed compositions that are spontaneous, bold, and unshackled.
Her portfolio boasts iconic fragrances likeKenzo Amour,Aura Mugler,ScandalandScandal By Nightfor Jean Paul Gaultier, andKby Dolce & Gabbana—each a reflection of her ethos: a free spirit compelled to embrace every experience. In her perfumery, she encapsulates the very essence of her being—unrestrained, curious, and endlessly alive.
