- Gian Luca Perris Fragrance entrepreneur, perfumer:
Company:Perris Monte Carlo, Houbigant
Web:perrismontecarlo.com
Gian Luca Perris is a prominent figure in the world of fragrance, wearing multiple hats as a fragrance entrepreneur and a perfumer.
Born in Italy, he hails from a family deeply involved in the perfume industry, being the second generation of perfumers. His love affair with the fragrances world ignited at a young age. Initially studying economics and commerce, he soon deviated from this path to follow his family's footsteps, with the Perris Group established in 1981.
In 2011, Gian Luca took a significant step and founded Perris Monte Carlo. His overarching goal is to source the finest raw materials from across the globe and blend them with a unique combination of tradition and innovation. This pursuit aims to create one-of-a-kind scents for his brand. For instance, in his search for the perfect ingredients, he traveled to Madagascar's Nosy Be island, home to one of the world's largest ylang - ylang plantations owned by Maison Robertet, which he regards as the "Rolls Royce in terms of top - quality ingredients".
As a perfumer, Gian Luca has an impressive portfolio of creations. He is the mastermind behind scents like Bergamotto di Calabria and Vanille de Tahiti. His work often reflects his dedication to exploring the nuances of different raw materials. When creating Vetiver Java, he experimented with various types of vetiver. Discontented with the overly clean, transparent, and linear qualities of some, he discovered the unique, smoky, spicy, and floral - green - spicy scent of Java vetiver, which he incorporated into the perfume. The result is a fragrance that starts with bergamot, grapefruit, and timut pepper, leading to a woody heart framed by geranium absolute, and rounded off with a warm base of amber and musk.
In 2023, he also made waves in the industry by creating L'IRIS for Santa Maria Novella, their first EDP. The inspiration for this perfume was drawn from the blue - white iris flowers symbolizing the French royal family and Florence. The name "L'IRIS" itself is derived from the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris, not only for the flower's multi - colored appearance but also to convey the brand's blessings, as Iris was the messenger of the gods. This perfume is a testament to his ability to create elegant and sophisticated scents, with iris being a central and prominent note throughout, softened by the sweet, creamy texture of magnolia champaca and the powdery musk, evoking the humanist spirit of the Renaissance.
Gian Luca Perris continues to shape the fragrance landscape, driven by his passion for the true art of perfumery, always striving to bring something new and extraordinary to the world of scents.
