Julien Plos
A Paris-based perfumer at dsm-firmenich who explores contrasts between light and dark, using natural materials and new extraction technologies to discover unfamiliar facets.
About Julien Plos
A Paris-based perfumer at dsm-firmenich, known for exploring the fine line between light and dark in his creations.
Career
Immersed in fragrance from childhood through his perfumer mother, he developed a passion for natural ingredients in Grasse. After studying at ISIPCA in Versailles, he gained experience in England and the United States before joining dsm-firmenich in Paris in 2018.
Creative Style & Philosophy
Calm, precise, and detail-oriented, he uses high-tech extraction methods to reveal unexpected facets of natural materials. He is also fascinated by consumer data to anticipate expectations.
Signature Works
- *Imperial Green* — contrasts orange blossom with patchouli to evoke light and dark
- *Forget Me Not* — a floral fragrance for Victorinox Swiss Army
- *Splendid Orange Blossom* — a modern take on orange blossom
Drawing is another part of his creative life: pencil and pen let him explore forms, light and shadow in black and white. He also enjoys basketball and sees parallels between the team sport and his work as a perfumer. Both interests inform the way he thinks about composition and collaboration. His official profile links this openness to new extraction technologies with a wish to discover less expected facets of familiar natural ingredients.
