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Karine Dubreuil is one of the most sought-after and prolific perfumers in contemporary France, an independent master with an impeccable flair for trends. Her career, spanning more than three decades, is a story of steadfast devotion to the art of fragrance and the ability to create bestsellers that captivate millions. Born in the heart of the perfume world, Grasse, she was immersed in an atmosphere of creativity from childhood, spending time in the laboratory of a family friend and knowing even then that her calling was to create beautiful scents.
Karin began her journey to the top of the perfumery Olympus in 1982, enrolling at the legendary Roure Bertrand Dupont School (now Givaudan). She made her debut in 1988 with a line for Roger & Gallet. This was followed by work in the major perfume giants: Florasynth, Drom and then Mane, where her talent for creating commercially successful yet refined compositions was revealed. During this period, the world saw the first iconic works that are still discussed in perfume communities today.
In the portfolio of the perfumer - a real collection of iconic fragrances that have become a benchmark for their niches. Floral and fruity Lanvin - Éclat d'Arpège won hearts with its tenderness, and bold and modern Gucci - Envy Me became a symbol of the 2000s. One cannot but remember the berry juiciness of L'Artisan Parfumeur - Mure et Musc Extreme, the playful Azzaro - Mademoiselle Azzaro or the elegant freshness of Lalique - Plume Blanche. Each of her fragrances is a separate story that has received thousands of rave reviews from fans around the world.
Karine Dubreuil is a real headliner of the perfume industry, whose trust is valued by the largest houses. She has created perfumes for Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Mugler and Guerlain. She has a special relationship with L'Occitane en Provence, where she has been the in-house perfumer since 2012, having given the brand more than 30 fragrances, including the famous 4 Reines. Her talent has also translated into boutique projects for Lalique, Amouage and a fresh collaboration with Shiseido on the fragrance Ginza.
Karine Dubreuil's style is a masterful blend of elegant classics and contemporary dynamics. She works masterfully with floral, fruity and musky accords to create fragrances that feel both recognizable and innovative. In 2012, in parallel with her work for L'Occitane, she founded the creative agency Vox Profumi, through which she realizes projects for independent and niche brands such as State of Mind. This step emphasizes her status not just as a performer, but as a full-fledged creator and visionary, whose contribution to perfumery continues to grow with each new creation.
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