Nicolas Beaulieu

Nicolas Beaulieu, a renowned perfumer currently working at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), discovered his love for fragrances and the art of perfuming at a young age. Raised in a house with a large garden, he spent his childhood surrounded by the scents of nature and the melodies of opera. His olfactory memories include the enveloping aroma of his grandmother's house, filled with the scent of Arpège by Lanvin. Initially, Beaulieu aspired to become an archaeologist, but his journey into the world of perfumery began when he learned about ISIPCA, the French school of perfumery.

Beaulieu enrolled at ISIPCA, where he fully immersed himself in the study of perfumery. After graduating, he continued his training at the IFF perfumery school and later joined Laboratories Monique Remy (LMR), a subsidiary of IFF. During his time at LMR, Beaulieu developed a deep appreciation for natural ingredients and the processes involved in harvesting them.

After working in various locations, including the Netherlands, New York, and Shanghai, Beaulieu returned to Paris in 2008 to focus on new creations. He has collaborated with numerous prestigious brands such as 4711, Aether, Al-Jazeera Perfumes, Avon, Benetton, Carolina Herrera , Chopard, Christian Louboutin, Clinique, Comme des Garçons, and many others.

Some of the most popular perfumes he has composed include Halloween Man X by Halloween , Signorina Misteriosa by Salvatore Ferragamo, La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal and La Vie Est Belle Intensément by Lancôme, Invictus Legend by Paco Rabanne and Aromatics in White by Clinique.

Beaulieu's unique approach to perfume creation is characterized by his love of nature and his interest in discovering new, undiscovered scents. His passion for oenology, the study of wine, has influenced his work, as he sees parallels between the nuances of wine and fragrance. He favors powerful scent trails and short, simple formulas that convey a direct message.

Beaulieu is fascinated by distilling new raw materials and creating synthetics. He believes these untapped resources can offer a wealth of fragrant possibilities that will inspire for years to come.