Elise Benat

Elise Bénat is a fine fragrance perfumer at dsm-firmenich, based in Paris.

Raised in the South of France among the scents of maquis, myrtle, and sea salt, her path to perfumery crystallised during her chemistry studies when a smell training course proved a genuine revelation.

She trained at ISIPCA before joining Firmenich, where she has built a portfolio spanning prestige and niche.

Her creative process treats scent as image, drawing on art and literature to translate the abstract into the olfactory.

Her credits include Amouage Sunshine Woman, Lilac Love, Blossom Love, and Beach Hut Man, alongside Jil Sander, Roger & Gallet, Maison Matine, and Fragrance One.