Laura Santander is a perfumer whose creations are deeply personal, often inspired by her own memories and encounters with people, places, and cultures. Her time in the Middle East profoundly influenced her work, leading her to explore and integrate rich Oriental notes into her compositions.
Santander's journey into perfumery began with a chance encounter between her father and the legendary perfumer Pierre Bourdon. Recognizing Laura's passion, Bourdon took her under his wing, providing intensive training that laid the foundation for her future creations.
Her fragrances are not mere scents but immersive narratives that capture the essence of experiences and memories, making each fragrance a unique olfactory journey.
Among her notable works is Erba Pura for Xerjoff, a fragrance that evokes the mystery and allure of the night.
Another creation, Accento for Xerjoff, blends cool spearmint with warm amber, capturing the duality of Omani landscapes.
Santander's Kitten Heel for Roberto Ugolini is a smoky, leathery take on iris, offering a modern twist on a classic note.
Her Loafer for Roberto Ugolini combines spicy tobacco with lush rose, creating a fragrance that is both bold and romantic.
In Oxford for Roberto Ugolini, Santander captures the scent of burning wood and incense, inspired by the designer's memories of her first atelier in an abandoned church.
Santander's creative process is marked by spontaneity and intuition, sometimes born of night-time dreams that send her rushing to the laboratory to bring new ideas to life.
She believes in the power of smell as the sense most directly linked to memories and emotions, aiming to create fragrances that resonate on a deeper emotional level.
Laura Santander's fragrances are for those who seek depth and storytelling in their scents. Her creations invite wearers to embark on a sensory journey, evoking memories and emotions with every note.
