- Véronique Stambouli In-house perfumer & founder of Unika:
Company: UNIKA
Web: unikaparfums.com
Véronique Stambouli is an artistically - inclined and innovative in - house perfumer as well as the founder of Unika, a niche perfume brand making waves in the fragrance world.
Hailing from the Ardennes, Véronique was exposed to a rich tapestry of culinary scents from her grandmother's and mother's recipes in her early years. This early immersion in the world of smells refined her sense of smell. Next to her parents' house, there was a perfume shop that became her haven. She was so captivated by the various fragrances that she began collecting dozens of bottles, categorizing them "by olfactory preference", which was a clear indication of her future path in perfume composition. She honed her skills at ISIPCA near Versailles and then journeyed south to gain more perfume - related experiences.
Véronique draws inspiration from a multitude of sources. Cooking, nature, and travel are her primary muses. Nature, in particular, has been a constant wellspring of emotions and ideas for her. For instance, the first time she encountered the smell of mimosa in the south was a life - changing olfactory experience - soft, fluffy, sweet, and green. The scents of the Corsican scrubland combined with the warmth of the runway, or the wet, warm tarmac in Brittany after rain mixed with iodized air, have all left indelible impressions on her, which she translates into her fragrance creations.
As a traveler of scents, Véronique "opens her nostrils wide" in every country she visits. The vibrant mix of fruits, vegetables, and spices in different markets around the world ignites her creativity. The new smells and flavors she discovers during her travels often find their way into her unique perfume formulations.
Unika, the brand she founded, is a reflection of her limitless creativity. The Unika collection is a world where Véronique gives free rein to her imagination. The fragrances are based on surprising combinations of raw materials, breaking away from traditional olfactory norms. The packaging of Unika fragrances is deliberately sober, uncluttered, and non - gendered, emphasizing the universal nature of the scents within. On the reverse side of each product, the inscription "perfume is an emotion" serves as a powerful reminder of the deep connection between the perfume and the wearer, allowing each individual to freely interpret and experience the scent in their own way. Each Unika fragrance tells a unique story, captivating the senses with its one - of - a - kind scents and unexpected olfactory associations, making Véronique Stambouli and her brand Unika stand out in the competitive world of perfumery.
