- Thierry Blondeau Perfumer:
Thierry Blondeau is a distinguished French niche perfumery brand established in 2015. It prides itself on being a "creative and free perfumery," born from a passion that has been shared since 2008 on Ol Factorum.
The brand is an embodiment of emotions and captured moments, with a strong emphasis on highlighting the finest materials from the perfumer's palette. Designer Thierry Blondeau has crafted a collection of 7 remarkable perfumes. The brand, being relatively new, made its debut in 2015 with its earliest edition, and its most recent creation dates back to 2019. Each fragrance is the result of Thierry Blondeau's expertise, as he is the nose behind all these olfactory masterpieces.
Thierry Blondeau's journey in the world of perfumery is an interesting one. He started experimenting with raw materials about ten years ago, composing accords and studying the interactions between molecules. The turning point came a year and a half before the brand's launch when, after creating flawless room scents, one of them, "Ma Garrigue," was transformed into a perfume. This made him realize it was the right time to showcase his creations to the world.
His inspiration sources are diverse. With his Italian roots, he has a penchant for light, landscapes, art (music and paintings), and a certain aesthetic. French culture also plays a significant role, with the ever-changing landscapes of regions like Brittany, Auvergne, the French Riviera, and wine territories inspiring him. His love for food, the countryside, the smell of woods, and a crackling fireplace, everything related to taste and good food, also finds its way into his creations. He even humorously compares designing a perfume to shaping a car.
In the realm of perfumery, Thierry Blondeau holds Jacques and Jean Paul Guerlain in high regard as they created some of his favorite perfumes. In contemporary times, Jean Claude Ellena is his reference, as Ellena excels at balancing top-quality raw materials, emotional inspiration, and aesthetics. Among the fragrances he admires, "Vol de Nuit" stands out, and among contemporary ones, he appreciates the work on "Poivre Samarcande" for its incredible refinement. He also finds inspiration in brands like L'Artisan Parfumeur for its unique olfactory journeys, Serge Lutens for its use of deep raw materials, and Liquides Imaginaires for its imaginative concepts.
When it comes to raw materials, Thierry Blondeau has a particular affinity for narcissus, jonquil, rose, and smoky woods like vetiver, birch, and cade. He also acknowledges the importance of a set of synthetic materials. Individually, they might not have a distinct smell to him, but they play a crucial role in achieving the specific nuances he desires in his perfumes, bringing his olfactory visions to life.
In the French perfumery landscape, dominated by big distribution chains and old perfume houses, being an indie perfumer like Thierry Blondeau has its own charm. It means having the freedom to explore uncharted territories, dare to present different olfactory proposals without the pressure to follow market trends. Although it's a risky path as there's no guarantee of public acceptance, it allows for a more sincere expression of emotions and imagination. It gives the liberty to work with beautiful, sometimes expensive materials and venture into areas where the mainstream market might not tread.
Overall, Thierry Blondeau Perfumer has carved a niche for itself in the world of perfumery, offering unique olfactory experiences that are a testament to Thierry Blondeau's passion, creativity, and dedication to the art of perfumery.
