Stéphanie Bakouche is an independent perfumer and the founder of Sensaba. Born and raised in Paris, she was educated in chemistry before enrolling in the ISIPCA perfumery school in 2000. After graduation, she worked with several prestigious brands, including Hermès, Guerlain, Cartier, and Lalique, where she was responsible for production processes and commercial development. In 2005, Bakouche joined MDCI Parfums and spent the following five years contributing to the development of the brand's fragrance line.