Eau des Merveilles (Hermès)

— Perfumer dossier · French —
Master Perfumer/LAB scent
Nathalie Feisthauer
“Diverse and artistic, blending elements from both commercial and niche perfumery, focusing on genuine self-expression in fragrance creations.”
Fragrances
221
Career
1983—
Houses
105
Awards
05
— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —
The journey of Nathalie Feisthauer.
Opening chapter
iscover the storied career of Nathalie Feisthauer, a French perfumer celebrated for her innovative and diverse compositions.
02 · Formation
Nathalie Feisthauer, a distinguished French perfumer, embarked on her olfactory journey following her formative education at the esteemed Roure perfumery school, now known as Givaudan. Her enrolment marked a significant milestone, as she was the inaugural intern accepted without a hereditary connection to the perfumery profession. Her early career saw her hone her craft within prominent fragrance houses such as Givaudan and Symrise, contributing to their diverse portfolios before establishing her independent enterprise, LAB scent, located in Montmartre.
03 · Practice
Feisthauer's extensive body of work showcases her versatility, encompassing fragrances for both mainstream and exclusive niche brands. She is widely recognised for her artistic approach, creating compositions that are noted for their innovative character and broad appeal. Her creations consistently reflect a dedication to authentic expression, establishing her as a respected and influential figure within the global fragrance industry.
— Purone curation —
“Diverse and artistic, blending elements from both commercial and niche perfumery, focusing on genuine self-expression in fragrance creations.”
Education & training
Roure Bertrand Dupont (Givaudan Perfumery School)
02 · Career
Timeline.
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Cartier
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Amouage
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A-chromiq
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Aedes de Venustas
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Al Fanak
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Alendor Perfumes
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Amaffi Perfume House
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ANNO 1555
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Aramis
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Artist'o
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Astrophil & Stella
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Attitude
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Atypique Parfums
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Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger
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Avon
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Balmain Beauty
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Benetton
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Bey Parfum
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BRYASA Paris
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Burdin
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Chopard
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Chris Collins
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Clarins
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Comme des Garcons
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CZAR
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Dana
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Der Duft
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Diesel
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Empreinte d'Effluves
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Epichron
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Equality. Fragrances
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Etat Libre d'Orange
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Ferrari
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Fragrance Republic
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Hermès
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Hersip
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Himba
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Iceberg
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Indult
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J'Elle Bulan Parfums
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Jean-Louis Scherrer
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Jessica McClintock
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Joseph Duclos
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July St Barthelemy
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Kalit
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L'Atelier Francais Des Matieres
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L'Orchestre Parfum
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La Perla
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Lancôme
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Laurent Mazzone Parfums
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Laverne
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Le Cercle des Parfumeurs Createurs
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Librery Parfum
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Lor Paris
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Maison Rebatchi
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Maison Sental
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Mauboussin
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MDCI Parfums
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Milano Fragranze
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Montblanc
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MOZAÏKA
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Naj Oleari
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Nina Ricci
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Noble Heritage
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Nomenclature
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Orens
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Oriflame
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Oscar de la Renta
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Parfumeurs du Monde
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Paul Smith
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Perfumology
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Phenom
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Place de la Rêverie
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Playboy
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Profumo del Sonetto 頌類
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Psychotic London
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Puredistance
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Qixi Tsicy
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RDZ Parfums
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Roberto Verino
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Romeo Gigli
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Rosy & Earnest
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S.T. Dupont
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Scent of Qui
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Schiaparelli
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Sergio Tacchini
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Seven Gates
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Sous le Manteau
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Stephen Jones
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The Society of Scent
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The Street Scent
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Thnyan Riyadh
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Une Nuit Nomade
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Universe
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URBIS PARFUMS
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Valeur Absolue
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Yohji Yamamoto
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Yves Saint Laurent
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Zokar Paris
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Zoologist Perfumes
03 · Recognition
Awards & honours.
Nathalie Feisthauer was the first trainee without a perfumery family background to integrate into the prestigious Roure (now Givaudan) perfumery school in Grasse in 1983. She received several awards for her creations, including the perfumer of the year FIFI award in 2019, the Exclusive Niche for Nomenclature – fluo_ral in 2019, the price of Best Newcomer with the launch of the Sous le Manteau collection in 2020, the cosmétiquemag Selective Distribution-Niche perfumery bronze award for Burdin – Amoroso, and the Customer Choice - Niche Fragrance FIFI Award with L'ORCHESTRE parfum - Electro Limonade in 2021.
07 · Selected
Notable works.
Putain des Palaces (Etat Libre d’Orange)
fluo al (Nomenclature)
Amoroso (Burdin)
Electro Limonade (L'Orchestre Parfum)
