- Dorothée Piot Perfumer:
Company:Robertet
Also worked with: Symrise, Charabot
Education: ISIPCA
Web:robertet.com
Dorothée Piot stands as a gifted perfumer currently contributing her expertise to the esteemed fragrance house Robertet, where her profound knowledge in natural perfumery is deeply revered. Educated at ISIPCA, she has also lent her talents to other renowned fragrance houses such as Symrise and Charabot, shaping her diverse professional trajectory.
Her impressive portfolio spans an array of prestigious brands, including Amouage, Azzaro, By Kilian, Escada, Mugler, and Lalique. Notable creations that have solidified her legacy includeAmouage Memoir Woman,Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire, andMugler Angel Eau Sucrée—fragrances celebrated for their innovative compositions.
When reflecting on her favorite scents, Dorothée is drawn to the earthy warmth of summer nights, the rich allure of black truffle, the zesty freshness of freshly grated lime, and the nostalgic aroma of cut hay. Her passion for perfumery ignited at age 15, sparked by a chance meeting with a perfumer through a friend. She has since citedClinique Aromatics Elixiras a fragrance she admires profoundly and identifies Marco Polo as a historical figure whose essence she would relish capturing in a scent.
In her creative process, Dorothée thrives on handling multiple projects simultaneously, a method that allows her to accentuate distinct olfactory aspects and fine-tune balances with precision. She also emphasizes the connection between cooking and olfaction, believing that the art of preparing food enhances one’s sense of smell and deepens appreciation for fragrance.
As an ardent lover of chypre fragrances, she poetically compares them to a meandering walk through a vibrant garden, where notes unfold gradually like hidden blooms. While acknowledging the evolutions within the chypre family due to ingredient restrictions, she asserts that these scents retain their timeless allure—both modern and sensually captivating.
Through her boundless creativity, technical mastery, and unwavering commitment to natural ingredients, Dorothée Piot has established herself as a trailblazing perfumer, whose work continues to define excellence in the industry.
