Perfumer
Julia Rodriguez Pastor
“Perfumes, just like photographs, can capture a moment in time.”
Certain recognizable scents are like family photographs. A scent and an image are able to take you back in time and space, and both can awaken powerful memories and emotions. In an instant, you’re back in your past. I approach perfume creation a bit like a photographer, looking to capture a moment through its lens.
Once I fully understand its brand and the perfume brief, I visualize the perfect fragrance for the project. Then I work, rework, and adjust my composition to bring my idea to life, just like a photographer—balancing colors and contrast before revealing the photograph.
But perfumery isn’t only about the past; it’s also, to a large extent, about living in the present. Every day I discover a new aroma, the subtlety of a raw material, or the powerful olfactive result of combining certain ingredients. In recent years, I’ve focused on the fascinating universe of oriental fragrances. Whenever I can, I travel to Dubai and the surrounding region to immerse myself in different cultures and deepen my understanding of oriental perfumery.
These days, I’m especially drawn to the sensuality of grey amber, the sparkling character of pink pepper, and the mysticism of incense. Of course, I’ll combine these raw materials with others to create perfumes that make the users of their fragrance feel unrivaled and sensual.
