Bérénice Watteau
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PU · Perfumer№ f90f83

— Perfumer dossier · French —

Perfumer/dsm-firmenich

Bérénice Watteau

“Defined by tension between opposing elements harmonized into compelling compositions.”

New York 6 yearsActive

Fragrances

031

Career

2014—

Houses

21

Awards

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dsm-firmenich·Puig·Adopt Parfums·Bath & Body Works·Benetton·Clean·Elisire·Ellis Brooklyn·Harlem Perfume Co.·House of Cosmo·House Of Sillage·Jil Sander·Le Monde Gourmand·LEIƏR·Maison Matine·Playboy·Skylar·TSU LANGE YOR·Victoria's Secret·Zara·Ghori·dsm-firmenich·Puig·Adopt Parfums·Bath & Body Works·Benetton·Clean·Elisire·Ellis Brooklyn·Harlem Perfume Co.·House of Cosmo·House Of Sillage·Jil Sander·Le Monde Gourmand·LEIƏR·Maison Matine·Playboy·Skylar·TSU LANGE YOR·Victoria's Secret·Zara·Ghori·

— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —

The journey of Bérénice Watteau.

Opening chapter

érénice Watteau is a French perfumer recognised for her innovative approach to fragrance design and her global inspirations.

02 · Formation

Born and raised in the vibrant cultural landscape of Paris, Bérénice Watteau cultivated a profound appreciation for scent from an early age. Her academic pursuits led her to a degree in chemistry, followed by specialised training at the renowned ISIPCA, from which she graduated in 2014. Her career began at Puig in Barcelona as a junior perfumer, establishing foundational industry experience before her move to dsm-firmenich in 2019.

03 · Practice

Watteau's creative perspective has been profoundly shaped by international experiences, including journeys through Ethiopia, India, and Myanmar, which expanded her understanding of aromatic profiles. A subsequent relocation to New York further stimulated her artistic expression. She possesses a distinctive approach to fragrance creation, expertly balancing disparate notes to achieve striking and cohesive compositions, often incorporating ingredients like Ambrox® for its multifaceted character.

— Purone curation —

“Defined by tension between opposing elements harmonized into compelling compositions.”

Education & training

Degree in Chemistry from Pierre and Marie Curie University; graduated from ISIPCA in 2014; studied perfume marketing at ESSEC.

02 · Career

Timeline.

018 entries
  1. —→ —

    Ghori

  2. —→ —

    Adopt Parfums

  3. —→ —

    Bath & Body Works

  4. —→ —

    Benetton

  5. —→ —

    Clean

  6. —→ —

    Elisire

  7. —→ —

    Ellis Brooklyn

  8. —→ —

    Harlem Perfume Co.

  9. —→ —

    House of Cosmo

  10. —→ —

    House Of Sillage

  11. —→ —

    Jil Sander

  12. —→ —

    Le Monde Gourmand

  13. —→ —

    LEIƏR

  14. —→ —

    Maison Matine

  15. —→ —

    Playboy

  16. —→ —

    Skylar

  17. —→ —

    Victoria's Secret

  18. —→ —

    Zara

06 · Lineage

Mentors & students.

Mentors

  • 01Amandine Clerc Marie
  • 02Clément Gavarry
  • 03Martin Koh

07 · Selected

Notable works.

011 entries
№ 01Selected

Au Féminin

№ 02Selected

Rock the World

№ 03Selected

Sublimissime

№ 04Selected

Thailand Sweet Kiwi & Starfruit

№ 05Selected

We Are Tribe Intense

№ 06Selected

Whipped Vanilla Mist

№ 07Selected

In Fabula

№ 08Selected

Vanilla Santo

№ 09Selected

Golden Muse

№ 10Selected

Crimson Aura

№ 11Selected

Cashmere Kiss