Thierry Wasser: an interview with Guerlain’s master perfumer

Master of scent Wasser on finding inspiration in the everyday

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Everyday tasks leave a strong impression on Thierry Wasser. “I’m currently renovating my home,” says the Swiss master perfumer. “I had a meeting with the architect and his team this morning. I smelled the fresh coat of paint, saw-cut wood and varnish.”

It is this curiosity that, in June 2008, made Wasser a perfect match for Guerlain when the Parisian heritage brand appointed him as in-house perfumer.

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