Perfumer
Manuel Cross
Chef by profession since 1993. My independent perfumery studio began in 2007 when I tried (and failed spectacularly) to produce a fragrance using some essential oils bought at the local health food store. It immediately became an obsession that led me to ten years of research and study of the principles, the history and the aromatic chemicals of perfumery.
I started creating fragrances purely out of fascination. The more I learned and practised, the more I began to notice recognizable accords and effects in many of my favourite fragrances. It became addictive!
Finally, after a lot of time and trial and error, I began to compose fragrances as a response to the systematic destruction of the classics. Between IFRA recommendations and EU regulations, entire genres of classic fragrances are being discontinued or completely reformulated.
I create fragrances according to “sketches” and note structures that appeal to me. I can’t say I’ve done anything revolutionary; I just do what I enjoy. I hope you enjoy my perfumes too.
