Antoine Cotton

Born in Grasse and raised in Cabris, surrounded by the enthusiasm of the region’s fragrance industry, Antoine grew up as a curious teenager eager to learn more. Through conversations, visits to laboratories and fragrance explorations, two perfumers shared with him their genuine passion for their craft and convinced him to follow this path and this remarkable profession. This led him to study at the École Supérieure du Parfum in Paris. After many internships, Antoine had the opportunity to take his first steps as a Junior Perfumer at Argeville in 2022, trained by senior perfumers. Guided by Roja Dove in a truly unique collaboration, he then further developed his expertise and mastered the key principles of high-end perfumery, before creating his first fragrances for the brand while continuing to expand his creative influence across various international houses. His inspirations come from many things. They can emerge from everyday life or from more singular moments, such as the trips he has loved since childhood. He likes discovering new places, hidden treasures, people and cultures. His curiosity drives him to try new things, such as tasting exotic foods, attending unusual art exhibitions or listening to conceptual artists. He finds balance in activities such as tennis, which sharpens his competitive spirit, or playing the guitar, which lets him express himself freely. Antoine maintains a strong connection with nature and with the authenticity of natural materials. His travels, along with the time spent in the fields during harvests and in extraction laboratories, continuously deepen this connection and give deep meaning to his creative process. Antoine is driven by the desire to create bold and impactful fragrances that evoke deep feelings and emotions through a young, innovative and contemporary approach — allowing him to explore different olfactive universes and associations.