This April, L’Artisan Parfumeur launches a new Eau de Parfum Rose Privée, which is the first collaboration between Master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour and his apprentice (and niche perfumer) Stéphanie Bakouche. The new fragrance is a celebration of Rose de Mai, the much prized flower that is grown in Grasse and that is so fragile that its blooms can be harvested only during the month of May.

Stéphanie Bakouche and Bertrand Duchaufour

 According to L’Artisan Parfumeur, “The fragrance itself was created in a unique way with Master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour accompanying his apprentice, Stéphanie Bakouche, an in-house junior perfumer, based in Grasse, who has been an employee of the brand for a number of years. Bertrand shared his passion, knowledge, and talent with Stéphanie guiding her to find the right proportions, and a memorable ‘hook’ to the fragrance. He shared his savoir-faire, helping her to be objective regarding her creation and to build longevity into her fragrance. Through this Eau de Parfum, L’Artisan Parfumeur illustrates its unique approach to perfume-making, with a Master training a new generation perfumer, in the great tradition of French craftsmanship”.

The absolute of May Rose is the central ingredient of Rose Privée, other notes include carnation, magnolia,  lilac, basil and violet leaves, with a base of patchouli and hay, evoking the sun of the South of France.

Eau de Parfum 50 ml – 100ml/ £77 – £95, 50ml is $120.00 USD, 100ml is $180.00 USD
 

Available : In April, in L’Artisan Parfumeur boutiques, concessions and website

via press release

Editor's Note: It is exciting to see more young women in Haute Perfumery.

Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief