NEXT IN NICHE:
PERFUMER CARINE CERTAIN BOIN
We continue our journey through the perfumers shaping today’s niche perfume, a series also featured in Le Parfum Magazine Chapter 7, with Carine Certain Boin. A creative perfumer at Givaudan, she sees fragrance as a language of emotion and imagination. Each creation opens a door to imagination, balancing clarity with a quietly surprising or innovative twist.
Carine Certain Boin approaches perfume as a moment of connection. A way to spark feeling, shift mood, and open the imagination. In the Q&A below, she reflects on the memories that shaped her path, the unexpected sources that fuel her creativity, and the ideas behind her latest creation.
“PERFUME HAS THE POWER TO INSPIRE FANTASIES, SATISFY WANDERLUST, AND GIVE IMMENSE PLEASURE”
Creative style:
Playful, expressive, and innovative
Loves to use:
Spices, woods, berries, and natural contrasts
Latest creation:
Sasra by Tulita Perfume
How did you become a perfumer?
I have been under the spell of scents ever since I was a child. I remember discovering the world of fragrance at 12, while watching the film Fanfan. It felt magical, as if sensing someone’s presence before even seeing them. I went on to study chemistry, worked as a perfumer’s assistant, and eventually joined the Givaudan Perfumery School, where I honed my craft and found my voice.
What inspires your creations?
Food and drink are constant sources of inspiration. New pairings, textures, and flavours always spark ideas. I’m also inspired by movement and emotion, the power of expression without words, and the way a scent can instantly transform a mood.
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What’s your dream project?
I’m fortunate to already work on dream projects every day, collaborating with diverse brands in the industry. My dream is to continue pushing boundaries with new, innovative ingredients.
What is your latest niche perfume creation?
My latest niche perfume is Sasra by Tulita Perfume. The idea was to express a rebirth of purity through the opening of the throat chakra. In Sasra, crisp green apple and rhubarb blend with rosemary, chamomile, and clary sage, creating a luminous, uplifting fragrance that brings clarity to thought and expression.
READ MORE IN LE PARFUM MAGAZINE CHAPTER 7
In “Next in Niche: Upcoming Noses” on page 38, you can explore more stories of upcoming perfumers like Carine Certain Boin.
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