Luca Maffei

“Innovative, versatile, inspired by nature and personal experiences, rooted in Italian heritage.”

ItalyActive

Fragrances

228

Career

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Houses

Awards

Atelier Fragranze Milano·Acca Kappa·Aedes de Venustas·Histoires de Parfums·Jul et Mad Paris·Perris Monte Carlo·Carthusia·Alyssa Ashley·Ghori·Acqua dell Elba·Astrophil & Stella·Blauer·Brera6 Perfumes·Cigno Nero·Comporta Perfumes·Coolife·Coreterno·CZAR·e-Suitcase·EGOSCENTRIQUE·Esse Strikes The Notes·Extrait D'Atelier·Familia Familia·Farmacia SS. Annunziata·Gallivant·Homoelegans·I Fiori Del Male·I Profumi di d'Annunzio·INSENF·Isabey·Jacques Fath·Jupilò·La Martina·Laboratorio Olfattivo·LabSolue·Lapot Studio 窄門·Le Monarque·Ligyes·Maison Gabriella Chieffo·Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi·Maria Andreucci·Masca Parfums·Masque Milano·Mendittorosa·Miraj·Mutis Nueva Granada·Naso Di Raza·Nobile 1942·Notefluide·OHTOP·Olfactive Traveller·Olibere Parfums·Onyrico·Parco 1923·Parfums Quartana·Pauline Rochas·Peccato Originale·Perris Portofino·Pineider·Pino Silvestre·Private Mood·Profumo di Firenze·Pupa·Rance 1795·RECLASSIFIED RE调香室·Replay·Roccobarocco·Salum Parfums·Salvatore Ferragamo·Santa Eulalia·Sasva·Spiritica·Step Aboard·To Define 寓义·Trussardi·UERMI·Voyage Royal·Washington Tremlett·Womo·Zoologist Perfumes·Atelier Fragranze Milano·Acca Kappa·Aedes de Venustas·Histoires de Parfums·Jul et Mad Paris·Perris Monte Carlo·Carthusia·Alyssa Ashley·Ghori·Acqua dell Elba·Astrophil & Stella·Blauer·Brera6 Perfumes·Cigno Nero·Comporta Perfumes·Coolife·Coreterno·CZAR·e-Suitcase·EGOSCENTRIQUE·Esse Strikes The Notes·Extrait D'Atelier·Familia Familia·Farmacia SS. Annunziata·Gallivant·Homoelegans·I Fiori Del Male·I Profumi di d'Annunzio·INSENF·Isabey·Jacques Fath·Jupilò·La Martina·Laboratorio Olfattivo·LabSolue·Lapot Studio 窄門·Le Monarque·Ligyes·Maison Gabriella Chieffo·Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi·Maria Andreucci·Masca Parfums·Masque Milano·Mendittorosa·Miraj·Mutis Nueva Granada·Naso Di Raza·Nobile 1942·Notefluide·OHTOP·Olfactive Traveller·Olibere Parfums·Onyrico·Parco 1923·Parfums Quartana·Pauline Rochas·Peccato Originale·Perris Portofino·Pineider·Pino Silvestre·Private Mood·Profumo di Firenze·Pupa·Rance 1795·RECLASSIFIED RE调香室·Replay·Roccobarocco·Salum Parfums·Salvatore Ferragamo·Santa Eulalia·Sasva·Spiritica·Step Aboard·To Define 寓义·Trussardi·UERMI·Voyage Royal·Washington Tremlett·Womo·Zoologist Perfumes·

— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —

The journey of Luca Maffei.

Opening chapter

eet Luca Maffei, an Italian perfumer celebrated for his innovative contributions to contemporary fragrance.

02 · Formation

Luca Maffei is a distinguished Italian perfumer who operates his independent studio, Atelier Fragranze Milano. Immersed in the aromatic world from an early age due to his family's involvement in the industry, Maffei developed a profound interest in scent composition. He honed his skills with formal training in Grasse under Françoise Marin, learning the classical foundations of perfumery before establishing his own acclaimed practice.

03 · Practice

His portfolio showcases a broad aesthetic, frequently drawing upon nature and his Italian roots, yet always infused with a contemporary sensibility. Maffei has created numerous well-regarded fragrances for a diverse international clientele, earning industry accolades for specific compositions. He is appreciated for his capacity to infuse each creation with a unique character, balancing established techniques with fresh perspectives.

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“Innovative, versatile, inspired by nature and personal experiences, rooted in Italian heritage.”

Education & training

Roure Bertrand Dupont

02 · Career

Timeline.

079 entries

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Ghori
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Acca Kappa
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Acqua dell Elba
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Aedes de Venustas
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Alyssa Ashley
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Astrophil & Stella
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Blauer
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Brera6 Perfumes
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Carthusia
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Cigno Nero
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Comporta Perfumes
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Coolife
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Coreterno
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CZAR
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e-Suitcase
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EGOSCENTRIQUE
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Esse Strikes The Notes
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Extrait D'Atelier
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Familia Familia
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Farmacia SS. Annunziata
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Gallivant
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Histoires de Parfums
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Homoelegans
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I Fiori Del Male
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I Profumi di d'Annunzio
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INSENF
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Isabey
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Jacques Fath
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Jul et Mad Paris
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Jupilò
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La Martina
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Laboratorio Olfattivo
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LabSolue
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Lapot Studio 窄門
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Le Monarque
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Ligyes
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Maison Gabriella Chieffo
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Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi
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Maria Andreucci
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Masca Parfums
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Masque Milano
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Mendittorosa
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Miraj
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Mutis Nueva Granada
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Naso Di Raza
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Nobile 1942
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Notefluide
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OHTOP
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Olfactive Traveller
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Olibere Parfums
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Onyrico
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Parco 1923
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Parfums Quartana
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Pauline Rochas
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Peccato Originale
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Perris Monte Carlo
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Perris Portofino
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Pineider
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Pino Silvestre
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Private Mood
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Profumo di Firenze
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Pupa
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Rance 1795
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RECLASSIFIED RE调香室
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Replay
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Roccobarocco
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Salum Parfums
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Salvatore Ferragamo
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Santa Eulalia
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Sasva
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Spiritica
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Step Aboard
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To Define 寓义
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Trussardi
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UERMI
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Voyage Royal
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Washington Tremlett
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Womo
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Zoologist Perfumes

03 · Recognition

Awards & honours.

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Competed in The Scent of Excellence Contest at Esxence with Iris Magnifica, becoming a top-five finalist. Luca Maffei became a Société Française des Parfumeurs (SFP) member in 2014. Black Pepper & Sandalwood by Acca Kappa and Néa by JUL ET MAD Paris won the Independent Category at the 2015 and 2016 Art and Olfaction Awards in Los Angeles.

06 · Lineage