HAUTE PARFUMERIE FRANÇAISE
“Le coup de foudre.” Paris, the 1980s. In a quiet neighborhood parfumerie, thirteen-year-old Frederic Jacques discovers his passion for fragrance.
Today, guided by his personal artistic vision, reverence for noble materials and profound technical mastery, he has shaped The Society of Scent into a sanctuary of unique olfactory signatures.
ICONIC CREATIVE DIRECTION
The sunlit hills of Grasse are the cultural epicenter of the perfumer’s art. Gracefully nestled within this landscape once stood the world-renowned, invitation-only École de Parfumerie de Roure (now Givaudan).
In 1987, Frederic is summoned to study under the legendary noses of perfumery’s golden age. Armed with his rigorous technical training and sharp aesthetic instincts, he will go on to lead the development of fragrances launched by luxury houses including Hermès, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Thierry Mugler and many others.
Years later, he will credit this formative period as the foundation for The Society of Scent’s in-house scent creation, a disruptive concept in an overwhelmingly outsourced industry. During this prolific chapter, he also meets a successful fashion model working in Paris. A shared perspective and sense of taste intertwines their lives forever.
A BOLD MANIFESTO
More than just another brand, we are an atelier of perfume masters. Our scents are truly our own, composed entirely in our own lab. We are deliberately inspired by captivating raw materials, not marketing briefs or commercial trends. Every decision, from our bold and colorful packaging to our rejection of the rigid style that often defines luxury, reflects a deeply held philosophy.
Radically independent and 100% family-owned, we belong to a re-emerging tradition that restores the artistry of high perfumery with singularly beautiful fragrances, sought after by the discerning aesthete.
Anchored in an avant-garde manifesto sketched on sheets of easel paper in our living room, we open up our first creation studio in NYC in 2017.
LABORATOIRE DE PARFUM
The Society of Scent’s lab is a creative oasis, shielded from the noise of the outside world. Within, a rich palette of the finest raw materials awaits, eager to inspire our next olfactory challenge. Still driven by intense passion, Frederic remains the primary nose behind every composition.
Our memorable masterpieces reflect intentional originality and exceptional craftsmanship. We daringly select ingredients often overlooked for their technical complexity, elevated cost or unconventional nature. Chiseling original scent stories from the unexpected notes and hidden textures of some of nature’s most elusive treasures is what truly animates us.
BEYOND THE ORDINARY
Paintings tell a story through line, color and brushstroke. Music moves with carefully arranged melody and tempo. Likewise, a strikingly beautiful perfume is a harmonious architecture of ingredients, expertly curated for their distinctive character and blended at molecularly precise dosages. As one of the last remaining analog arts, authentically excellent perfumery requires decades of mastery that cannot be forged.
We attract those who seek timelessly elegant, deeply evocative and indulgent mystery in fragrance. The layered textures of the expressive Eau Ultra collection embody a couture understanding of perfumery. The effortless charm of the botanical duos of the Eau Facile collection reflect a quest for joyful tranquility. With every note, The Society of Scent proudly revives the not-so-lost art of transporting the soul and moving the senses.
