Perfumer
Nicolas Bonneville
Nicolas Bonneville is a well-known perfumer who works with Firmenich, one of the leading companies in fragrances and flavors in the world. Born and raised in France, he discovered his love for perfumery at the early age of 12 during a trip to Grasse, a city known as the world capital of perfume. Since then, he has been in love with the art of fragrance creation and has traveled the world to learn from the best in the industry.
After completing his chemistry studies, Nicolas pursued his passion for perfumery and underwent extensive training in Grasse under the guidance of Jacques Maurel. He has also traveled to different parts of the world to source natural ingredients, including sambac jasmine from India, bergamot and mandarin from Italy, iris from Florence, and orange blossom from Tunisia.
Nicolas is inspired by nature and is an avid gardener, growing a variety of plants and flowers in his own garden in Paris. He also loves art, particularly pop and street art, and finds inspiration in the way artists such as Warhol, Haring, JonOne, and Banksy reuse everyday objects and reinterpret the urban experience.
Despite his artistic leanings, Nicolas also has a competitive side and draws parallels between the qualities that drive his success as a perfumer and those that shape a successful racing team. He attends the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans car race in his hometown and admires the teamwork and collaboration needed to achieve collective excellence.
Nicolas has worked on fragrances for a wide range of brands, including Givenchy, Jo Malone London, Dries Van Noten, and Avon.
