Nathalie Feisthauer's life as a perfumer is not only a journey through the world of fragrances, but also an inspiring saga of passion, innovation and artistic breakthrough. Even before she was able to translate her thoughts into fragrances, Nathalie Feisthauer found her destiny in the world of perfume.
When she discovered Opium by Yves Saint Laurent at the age of just 16, it changed her life forever and Nathalie Feisthauer knew she wanted to be a perfumer.
In 1983, with her passionate and outgoing personality, she broke into a domain that at the time was heavily influenced by family traditions. As the first trainee without a perfumery family history, Nathalie Feisthauer was integrated into the prestigious perfumery program at the Roure School in Grasse. This school, now known as Givaudan, was considered the pinnacle of perfumery training.
Her career began in New York at Estée Lauder, where she immersed herself in American style, energy and fun. This cosmopolitan spirit broadened her horizons and fueled her artistic creativity. Over the years, Nathalie Feisthauer became a leading perfumer at major companies such as Givaudan and Symrise, where she created her fragrance compositions for commercial brands and alternative niche brands.
With over 30 years of experience, Nathalie Feisthauer finally took the plunge into independence. In Montmartre, a creative district of Paris, she founded LABscent and established her own laboratory in a converted art gallery.
Freedom, 360° contact, sincerity and passion became her guiding principles. Nathalie Feisthauer continues to compose creative fragrances for exclusive international niche brands in America, Dubai, Russia, Europe and over 30 other countries.
Her creations have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the 2019 FIFI Perfumer of the Year Award and the Customer Choice - Niche Fragrance FIFI Award in 2021. Nathalie Feisthauer remains a pioneer in the perfume world, constantly searching for new forms of expression and inspiring fragrance experiences. Her journey as an independent perfumer continues to promise innovative and captivating olfactory masterpieces.
Commercial brands and alternative renowned niche brands such as Etat Libre d'Orange (Putain des Palaces) or iconic brands such as Hermès (Eau des Merveilles) and Cartier (Must for Men) are all dear to Nathalie Feisthauer. She has always enjoyed creating for such a variety of brands.
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