Karine Vinchon Spehner’s path to perfumery feels like a deliciously scented twist of fate. Growing up in Normandy, France, her world was filled with the comforting aromas of her grandfather’s biscuit shop and the crisp, fragrant apple orchards surrounding her. Despite this picturesque upbringing, Karine decided her future lay in fragrances, and off she went to study at the prestigious ISIPCA school in Versailles.

Karine’s career took flight at Robertet, where, under Michel Almairac's mentorship, she learned to take creative risks. She became the nose behind some of the most beloved niche fragrances, such as Amouage Interlude Woman and Memo Paris’s Tiger’s Nest. Her style is unmistakable—amber, woods, and earthy patchouli, all mingled into lush, multi-layered compositions that evoke emotions just as much as memories. And let’s not forget vetiver, which she uses like a magician pulling a surprise out of a hat.

LIBERATION THROUGH SCENT

Her perfumes are all about liberation and surprise, with enough complexity to keep you guessing but with a warm, inviting heart. In Karine’s vision, few things stir our emotions or unlock distant memories like a scent. It doesn’t have to be a perfume, though she’s found that fragrances can act as a fast track from the nose to the heart. In an instant, a rush of emotions, images, and long-forgotten memories come flooding back, bringing vivid associations and deep-seated feelings.

THE CREATIONS