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Tête-À-Tête An exclusive interview with Merve Müstecaplıoğlu, Board Member at Parkim Fragrance House, reminisces about the house’s rise from Istanbul to the Gulf FROM ITS ROOTS in Istanbul to a growing presence in the Gulf, Parkim Fragrance House is redefining how scent connects cultures. Led by second generation İpek Müstecaplıoğlu along with her daughters, Merve and Meltem Müstecaplıoğlu and son Mert Müstecaplıoğlu, the company blends legacy with innovation. Founded in 1979, Parkim specialises in crafting personalised fragrances across categories, supported by advanced R&D and a global footprint. Crafting The Art Of Fragrance PARFUMPLUS: PARKIM FRAGRANCE HOUSE IS A GROWING NAME FOR MANY IN THE REGION. COULD YOU START BY TELLING US MORE ABOUT YOUR COMPANY AND WHERE IT ALL BEGAN? Merve Müstecaplıoğlu: Of course. Parkim Fragrance House is part of Parkim Group, a family-owned company based in Istanbul. We’ve been around since 1979, originally working in different branches of the chemical industry, including fragrance. P A R F U M P L U S 24