- Vanessa Somerset Perfumer:
Vanessa Somerset is a visionary perfumer renowned for her ability to craft olfactory narratives that blend artistry with sensory innovation. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a master of transforming emotions, memories, and cultural nuances into evocative scents.
Somerset’s journey began with a deep fascination for botany and the chemistry of fragrance, leading her to train under legendary perfumers in Grasse, the heart of the perfume industry. Her signature style weaves together rare natural ingredients—from delicate Bulgarian roses to exotic oudh from Southeast Asia—with avant-garde synthetic accords, creating compositions that challenge conventions while resonating with timeless elegance.
Notable for her collaborative spirit, she has worked with luxury fashion houses and independent brands, each project reflecting her commitment to storytelling through scent. Whether crafting a woody, sensual eau de parfum inspired by midnight forests or a fresh, citrusy blend evoking coastal summers, Somerset’s creations are praised for their depth and ability to transport wearers to immersive sensory landscapes.
A firm believer in sustainable perfumery, she prioritizes ethically sourced materials and eco-conscious practices, merging artistic excellence with environmental responsibility. Her work has been celebrated in international fragrance awards, and her name has become synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and the power of scent to capture the intangible. Vanessa Somerset continues to redefine the art of perfumery, one unforgettable fragrance at a time.