Whispers of Nature: The Fragrant World of Patrice Revillard

Patrice Revillard, a French perfumer born in Annecy in 1991, has carved a unique path in the world of fragrance. Surrounded by the natural beauty of mountains, lakes, and forests, his early fascination with plants and their scents laid the foundation for his future career. After studying biology and chemistry, he pursued his passion for perfumery at the École Supérieure du Parfum in Paris, graduating in 2017. His mentors, including the renowned Annick Menardo, helped shape his creative approach.

In 2017, Revillard co-founded Maelström, an independent fragrance creation company, alongside Marie Schnirer and Yohan Cervi. Based in Paris, Maelström offers original, bold, and high-quality fragrances that reflect Revillard's artistic vision and expertise. Their work emphasizes creative independence, focusing on niche fragrances crafted from natural and rare raw materials.

Revillard's portfolio includes a range of notable creations:

  • L'Iris de Fath for Jacques Fath, a reinterpretation of the legendary 1946 fragrance Iris Gris, blending iris and peach in an elegant accord.

  • Blanc de Chine for Parfumeurs du Monde, a majestic gardenia scent.
  • Scoville for Obvious, a fragrance that explores the spicy allure of chili.
  • Fleurs d’Été for Bienaimé, capturing the essence of summer flowers.
  • Oranzo for Sylvaine Delacourte, a vibrant orange blossom composition.

Revillard's creations are characterized by their storytelling nature, each fragrance imagined as a sensory journey inspired by travels, encounters, emotions, and dreams. His dedication to quality and artistic expression continues to bring a breath of fresh air to niche perfumery.