The Sense of Scent – Mathilde Laurent

21st Century Priestess

Across thirteen freely arranged chapters, Mathilde Laurent reflects on her journey, creative explorations, and deep convictions about a craft she believes should be accessible to everyone: perfumery.

Championing a truly “perfumistic” vision of her art, she seeks to infuse each creation with meaning, emotion, symbolism, and beauty. For Laurent, sharing honest, insightful knowledge about perfume is essential — it allows people to connect with scent, to find joy in it, and ultimately, to see the world through their sense of smell.

A personal and passionate work, 21st Century Priestess reads as a manifesto for olfactory awareness.