Isabel Gil Trujillo

“Perfumery is poetry without words” Twenty years ago, I began my career by assisting perfumers, weighing and measuring their formulas for them. What an unexpected discovery; it was love at first sight... or at first sniff, I should say! I had never imagined becoming a perfumer. Today, as a Senior Perfumer based in Singapore, I have the privilege of discovering something new every day, experimenting with less well-known ingredients, solving different challenges, and learning from my colleagues. In perfumery, you need the desire to learn constantly and to have an open mind to new points of view and ideas. I’m convinced that scents and odors are a form of communication, and perfumery is a bit like poetry, which can move you because it touches you deeply. Scents have the ability to uncover similar feelings and a sense of well-being. As perfumers, through our creations, we can also generate such emotions. This is what makes our work so fascinating and challenging, but also makes our profession so beautiful. When I develop a fragrance, my goal is for my perfume to convey emotional messages of beauty and harmony. Whatever the product format or category, I will apply a certain aesthetic to create a scent that elevates its brand and also provides a moment of pleasure for its consumer. Perfumery is a language full of complexity, but I enjoy learning more about it every day and being able to convey my message more effectively with each new project I work on.