Miroslav Petkov
A Bulgarian-born perfumer who shapes amber woods, opulent florals, and complex spices into memory-driven compositions.
Bulgaria
About Miroslav Petkov
Miroslav Petkov is a Bulgarian-born perfumer working with IFF in Dubai. His career has developed across several countries and fragrance markets. His international route is important to the profile because it places his work between European training and long experience with Gulf-region fragrance preferences. Current industry profiles identify him as an IFF perfumer based in Dubai.
Career
His path led from Bulgaria to Argentina and Spain, followed by extensive work for Middle Eastern perfumery. His Nishane credit includes Fan Your Flames X. Earlier credits for Bond No. 9 and later work for Nishane show movement across distinct house identities. The exact Fan Your Flames X attribution is supported by the individual fragrance record, while biographical sources document the wider career path.
Creative Style & Philosophy
He is associated with ambery woods, opulent florals, and complex spice structures. He describes perfume creation as a meditative practice connected to memory, surprise, and emotion. His stated interest in materials, food, wine, and memory helps explain the tactile density of many credited compositions. Fan Your Flames X retains the original theme of coconut, rum, tobacco, and woods while introducing brighter, more transparent contrast.
Signature Works
- *Fan Your Flames X — Nishane, 2023* — A brighter reworking of coconut, rum, and tobacco facets.
- *B9 — Bond No. 9, 2015* — A composition pairing gardenia with woods.
- *Soho — Bond No. 9, 2016* — A composition centered on orange blossom and cassis.
