Though new fragrances are born in perfumeries around the world every day, we do not often get the chance to know much about their creation beyond a basic ad campaign.

In this feature, we’re diving into the world of some of our favorite scents to find out what inspired them, what the ingredients are, who created them, and how the bottle took shape. With intense focus on the finished ingredient, the creators of these perfumes take precise and meticulous care in getting the end result just right.

interviewed by CAMILLE MACAWILI|written by GRACE GORDON