Mathilde Laurent

Highly regarded perfumer Mathilde Laurent embarked on her distinguished career after successfully preparing for the entrance exams for ISIPCA (Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique et de l’Aromatique Alimentaire) in Versailles, France. Building on a two-year higher education diploma in chemistry, a foundational academic pathway for perfumery, Laurent began her professional journey in the early 1990s as an apprentice to Jean-Paul Guerlain, the esteemed head perfumer at Guerlain. Following a three-month internship, she secured a permanent position, contributing to Guerlain for 11 years where she developed her early successes including ‘Pampelune’ and ‘Herba Fresca’. Laurent’s extensive experience and innovative approach led her to join Cartier in 2005, where she was appointed their in-house perfumer in 2006.

She is recognized as one of 16 perfumery experts overseeing the esteemed Grand Musée du Parfum in Paris, reflecting her profound influence and leadership within the industry. Laurent’s distinguished career is marked by a relentless pursuit of olfactive excellence and an innovative vision that continues to redefine the landscape of luxury perfumery.