Esprit de Parfum
Sylvaine Delacourte’s Journal
An invitation to explore and understand the art of perfume.
Discover raw materials, accords, and behind-the-scenes creation where pedagogy meets inspiration.
Explore the Art of Perfume
Creation
Dive into the behind-the-scenes and secrets of composition.
Raw Materials
Discover the origin and richness of olfactory ingredients.
Choosing a Perfume
Learn how to select and wear the fragrances that reflect you.
Perfume Stories
Explore the evolution of styles and olfactory icons through history.
Welcome!
After more than thirty years in the world of perfumery, I wanted to create a space to share this knowledge and passion with you.
Through this journal, I invite you to explore raw materials, understand how they are transformed into accords, and discover the essential role of perfumers in creation.
My aim is to make accessible a universe often perceived as mysterious, and to show that a perfume is not just a scent, but a true emotion shaped with precision and care.
Here you will find educational articles, perfume stories, advice on choosing and wearing a fragrance, as well as a look behind the scenes of creation.
Between expertise and inspiration, Esprit de Parfum is designed as a place of discovery, for all those who wish to delve deeper into the art of perfume.
Sylvaine Delacourte