Dorothee Piot

Dorothee Piot is a talented perfumer currently working at the renowned fragrance house Robertet, where her expertise in natural perfumery is highly valued. She studied at ISIPCA and has also worked at other major perfume houses such as Symrise and Charabot.

Her impressive portfolio includes fragrances for a wide range of brands, including Amouage, Azzaro, By Kilian, Escada, Mugler, and Lalique. Among her most famous creations are Amouage Memoir Woman, Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire, and Mugler Angel Eau Sucree.

When asked about her favorite scents, she mentions the earthy aroma of summer nights, black truffle, freshly crushed lime leaf, and hay.

Her passion for perfumery began at the age of 15 after being introduced to a perfumer through a friend. She cites Clinique Aromatics Elixir as a fragrance she would like to create, and Marco Polo as a historical figure for whom she would like to design a scent.

In her workflow, she enjoys working on multiple projects at the same time in order to highlight different aspects and fine-tune balance. She also believes that cooking can enhance human olfactory perception and respect for aromas.

As a lover of chypre fragrances, she compares them to walking through a beautiful garden, gradually revealing their notes. She acknowledges that the chypre family has evolved due to ingredient restrictions, but believes it still retains its modern and sensual appeal.

Overall, Dorothee Piot’s creativity, expertise, and passion for natural ingredients have made her a highly sought-after perfumer in the industry.