Perfumes de Mark Buxton

Born in England, Mark Buxton’s fascination with fragrances began when he grew up near Hamburg. More than 20 years ago, he fell in love with Paris, a city that would later become the epicentre of his career as a perfumer. Buxton has many passions, including a love of wine, culinary arts and antiques, particularly those with an Art Deco feel.

A chance meeting on a German quiz show, where a 21-year-old Buxton and a friend tried to identify 600 perfumes in a blind test, led representatives of Haarmann & Reimer (now Symrise) to offer him a place in their prestigious training programme in Paris. This fortuitous event set his extraordinary journey in the world of fine fragrance creation in motion.

With more than 25 years of experience, Mark Buxton has collaborated with leading international fragrance houses and created scents for some of the most luxurious brands, such as Givenchy, Versace, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paco Rabanne, Lagerfeld, Burberry, Cartier, Chopard and Ferré. His bold personal signature was first revealed when he created the inaugural fragrance of Comme des Garçons. He quickly gained recognition in the Haute Parfumerie world and has since taken part in several artistic projects.

Buxton’s wide-ranging portfolio includes collaborations with brands such as Oddity, biehl parfumkunstwerke, Brooklyn Soap Company, Cale Fragranze d’Autore, Le Labo and WienerBlut. Some of his most popular creations include Paco Rabanne Black XS for Her, Salvador Dali Laguna, Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons 2 and Kajal Lamar.

Mark Buxton’s approach to perfume creation is characterised by an eclectic style, fusing traditional British sensibilities with contemporary dandyism, rock and unconventional energy. His unconventional yet wearable creations challenge the codes of luxury with impertinence and boldness. Buxton’s pursuit of absolute simplicity is reflected in his fluid rigour and concise olfactory formulas.

His work with Comme des Garçons, particularly the creation of the original fragrance and CDG 2, exemplifies Buxton’s distinctive touch and has cemented the fashion house’s place in the niche fragrance world. His footprint can also be found in high-end perfumery, from the ultra-luxurious collection of House of Sillage to Le Labo’s intoxicating Vetiver 46.

In 2010, Mark Buxton decided to invest in new creative projects, becoming one of the investors in Nose, a Paris boutique dedicated to niche fragrances. Through his eponymous brand, Mark Buxton Perfumes, he aims to freely express and share his creative universe. The brand embodies a refined world of astonishing modernity, launching its first collection of candles in 2019.

Mark Buxton’s life and career in perfumery have been defined by an innovative spirit, a passion for creativity and a unique approach to fragrance creation. His collaborations with major fragrance houses and luxury brands have consolidated his reputation as an extraordinary talent in perfumery. With Mark Buxton Perfumes, he continues to share his distinctive vision with the world, captivating the senses of those who discover his masterful creations.