Karine Chevallier is a French independent perfumer renowned for her ability to infuse fragrances with emotion and narrative. A graduate of ISIPCA in 1995, she honed her craft under the mentorship of Mark Buxton at Haarmann & Reimer. In 2005, she founded her own company, Olfactive Design, specializing in bespoke perfumes and olfactory branding.
Chevallier's creations are characterized by their poetic and abstract qualities, often drawing inspiration from her personal experiences, travels, and artistic encounters.
Among her notable works is "Songe à la douceur. C.B." for D'Orsay, a fragrance that reimagines orange blossom by deconstructing its components to create a "ghost" of the flower, evoking nostalgia and comfort.
Chevallier's approach to perfumery is deeply artistic, often likened to composing olfactory literature. She views each fragrance as a story, meticulously crafting scents that capture moments, emotions, and memories. Her dedication to the art form extends to teaching, having spent five years educating aspiring perfumers at the École Supérieure du Parfum.
Through her work, Karine Chevallier continues to push the boundaries of traditional perfumery, creating scents that are not only fragrances but also intimate expressions of human experience.
