Manuel Mathieu is a fragrance brand born from the multidisciplinary artistry of Manuel Mathieu, extending his explorations of humanity and spirituality from visual art into the realm of scent. In collaboration with master perfumer Juliette Karagueuzoglou of IFF, Mathieu creates deeply personal fragrances through a vulnerable creative process he describes as "shopping in each other's imaginations," where memories and emotions are translated into olfactory experiences. Each fragrance is housed in hand-shaped ceramic bottles that double as sculptures, evoking the mountains of Mathieu's Haitian homeland while reflecting his commitment to challenging norms and celebrating authentic self-expression. The brand operates as a thoughtful community dedicated to amplifying voices and fostering collaborations that transform and evolve, much like scent on skin, encouraging others to uncover and celebrate their true selves through the transformative power of fragrance.

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