Mathilde Laurent is one of the most influential contemporary perfumers and has been the in-house perfumer for Cartier since 2005. A graduate of the renowned ISIPCA school, she began her career at Guerlain, where she spent 11 years and created celebrated scents like Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune. Laurent is known for her independence and her firm belief that perfumery is an art form rather than a mere marketing tool. Her most iconic creations for Cartier include La Panthère, Baiser Volé, and L'Envol.