Beaver (maple edition)

Pascal Gaurin is a renowned French perfumer, currently VP Senior Perfumer at IFF. Passionate about the art of perfume since childhood, he was influenced by his environment and his interest in craftsmanship, particularly through his great-grandfather who was a sculptor and his apprenticeship in materials with a tailor at the age of 15. However, it was only after reading an article about the perfume industry that he decided to pursue a career as a perfumer.

After studying at ISIPCA in France, he began his career in the field, first in Asia, where he worked in Hong Kong to adapt to the specificities of local markets. This experience of culture shock allowed him to better understand the olfactory tastes and traditions of different cultures. He then moved to New York, where he continued to develop his career within the perfume industry.

Gaurin is particularly recognized for his ability to work with rich and dense materials, such as resins, deep woods and complex notes like patchouli and Cashmeran. His inspiration often comes from nature, particularly from his childhood spent in a family home in France, surrounded by dark and mysterious forests.

His creativity is also influenced by his passions for cinema and music. He feeds on the emotions, energy and atmospheres created by his favorite films and musical artists to enrich his creative process. Gaurin conceptualizes his creations as musical compositions, where each perfume tells a story and evokes powerful sensations, allowing to link technique, art and emotion in each new fragrance.