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❚ JENNIFER JAMBON, PERFUMER AT ARGEVILLE scratch, and experimenting with unexpected ingredients, is deeply fulfilling. PP : YOUR FAVOURITE ODOURS INCLUDE SANDALWOOD, IRIS, TONKA BEAN, MAGNOLIA, AND AMBROXAN. COULD YOU GET INTO HOW THESE SPECIFIC SCENTS RESONATE WITH YOU PERSONALLY, AND HOW YOU INCORPORATE THEM INTO YOUR CREATIONS? JJ : Exploring the Quintis Sandalwood plantation in Australia during harvest season was an unforgettable experience, especially after winning the Reimagining Sandalwood competition. Sandalwood holds a special allure for me, with its complex blend of creamy, woody, and subtly dry nuances, reminiscent of sawdust with hints of vanilla and spice. Among my cherished ingredients, iris holds a paramount position for its ability to elevate fragrances with volume and refinement, adding a powdery elegance. I often blend it with green violet leaves, tonka bean, and sandalwood, the latter contributing a gourmand smoothness that bridges oriental and comforting notes. Magnolia, with its fleeting yet captivating blooms, lends a delightful complexity to my creations. Its soft floral and fruity facets create a seamless transition between top and middle notes, enhancing harmony. PP : YOUR JOURNEY FROM FRANCE TO VARIOUS COUNTRIES AND FINALLY SETTLING IN ENGLAND IS FASCINATING. HOW HAVE THESE DIFFERENT CULTURAL LANDSCAPES SHAPED YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF SCENT AND YOUR CREATIONS? JJ : Travelling broadens horizons, introducing us to diverse scents in plants, cuisine, and landscapes. Patagonia's glacier hike inspired a fragrance reflecting vastness and rugged beauty, blending cold notes like frankincense and juniper berries with vetiver, ambergris, and musk. Peruvian cuisine, rich in spices and herbs, fuels creative ideas. Travelling liberates the mind, mirroring the freedom in perfume creation. Crafting from “Travelling broadens horizons, introducing us to diverse scents in plants, cuisine, and landscapes” P A R F U M P L U S 13