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— Perfumer dossier · French —
Senior Perfumer/CPL Aromas
Julien Rasquinet
“Julien’s style can be described as both figurative and abstract, using personal memories and encounters as inspiration to create scents that evoke feelings and perceptions.”
Fragrances
177
Career
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Houses
76
Awards
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— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —
The journey of Julien Rasquinet.
Opening chapter
ulien Rasquinet is a French perfumer living in Paris, known for his ability to craft deeply evocative and memorable fragrances.
02 · Formation
Julien Rasquinet, a distinguished French perfumer, embarked upon his aromatic career following an initial exploration of the creative arts. His profound connection to scent, rooted in early life experiences, guided him towards a path that would see him apprenticed to legendary figures within the industry. He refined his skills and vision under the tutelage of Pierre Bourdon and collaborated closely with Christine Nagel, experiences that proved instrumental in shaping his unique perfumery signature.
03 · Practice
Rasquinet\'s creative philosophy centres on the emotional resonance of fragrance, drawing richly from personal encounters and a broad appreciation for diverse cultural traditions. His work frequently incorporates elements inspired by his extensive travels and immersion in Middle Eastern perfumery, imbuing his compositions with a captivating depth and exoticism. With a career spanning key roles at major fragrance houses, he has cultivated a portfolio that consistently aims to forge a deep, evocative connection with the wearer.
— Purone curation —
“Julien’s style can be described as both figurative and abstract, using personal memories and encounters as inspiration to create scents that evoke feelings and perceptions.”
Education & training
Business School
02 · Career
Timeline.
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Ghori
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Al-Jazeera Perfumes
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Amouage
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4711
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Adamo Parfum
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Aether
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Agarthi
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Andrea Maack
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Angelique Paris
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Astrophil & Stella
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Aurora Scents
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Avon
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Azman
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CALIFAH
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Contes de Parfums
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Corps Volatils
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CoSTUME NATIONAL
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D’ORSAY
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Decorté
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Discothèque
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Electimuss
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Elegantes
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Feu de Vie
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Frederic Haldimann
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Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums
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Fugazzi
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Fukudo 浮香堂
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Ggema
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Headspace
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Histoires de Parfums
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Hope Istanbul by Serimu Kozmetiк
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House of Noya
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Irie
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Jette Joop
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Jimmy Choo
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Judith Williams
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Jusbox
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Korloff Paris
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L'Arc
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La Maison Orientale
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Laboratorio Olfattivo
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Ladurée
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Lancôme
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Laverne
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Le Galion
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Les EAUX Primordiales
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Les Princes Du Golfe
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Loumari
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Maison d'ETTO
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Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi
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Masque Milano
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Mémory Fragrances
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MOZAÏKA
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Naomi Goodsir
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Navitus Parfums
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Nectar Olfactif
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Neil Jacquet
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NEZ
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Obvious
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OHTOP
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Oriflame
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Parfums Love Love
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Playboy
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RING
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S.T. Dupont
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Salvatore Ferragamo
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Scent Of Africa
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Secrets Door
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Sept Neuf 七寸九
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Spirit
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Thana
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Zoologist Perfumes
06 · Lineage
Mentors & students.
Mentors
- 01Pierre Bourdon
- 02Christine Nagel
07 · Selected
Notable works.
Clifton
ÆTHER x LGN
Solaer
Salalah (Julien Rasquinet)
Orris Wakan
