Meet Caroline Pelissier, founder of the fragrance brand Racyne

How did the desire to create your own perfume house come about?

I worked for several top perfume brands for over seven years, and one day I realized that I hardly wore perfume any more. That was the starting point for a long period of reflection. I wanted to understand why. What was bothering me?

I realized that I'd always worn perfume because it made me feel good and that putting on perfume wasn't a trivial matter or necessarily linked to seduction; it was first and foremost a personal ritual, a powerful vector of well-being and anchoring me in naturalness. I was also very clean beauty-oriented, using handpicked skincare products with beautiful compositions and brands with an eco-responsible commitment. When it came to perfume, I couldn't find anything that matched all these desires.

That's how the desire to create Racyne was born.

How is perfume a powerful ritual in our lives?

In our tumultuous, immaterial and often mineral lives, the sense of smell is extremely precious, both sensitive and powerful, reconnecting us to touch, to our emotions and to nature. Depending on the fragrance we choose, we can anchor ourselves, soothe ourselves, boost our self-confidence... It's an everyday ally and a true source of inspiration. When we're on the move, for example, in transportation, fragrance can reassure and protect us, like a shield or a second skin.

Can you tell us more about your alternative vision of fragrance?

When I created Racyne, I was guided by the desire to write an alternative haute parfumerie, one that would be more inspiring in everyday life. No retouched muse, abstract concepts or intrusive scents, Racyne is simply a sensory invitation to feel, put down our phones and take a moment for ourselves to ground ourselves in what's essential. Beyond this vision of olfaction, I needed to explore other ways of making haute parfumerie: trying to limit the brand's impact while remaining desirable, producing locally and artisanally, and finally formulating with care within the constraints of naturalness and cleanliness.

How would you describe Racyne's fragrances?

Essential, subtle and sophisticated. We try to strike a balance between power and delicacy. They are sensory pauses, second skins to accompany us in our daily lives. We're not at all interested in olfactory shocks that irritate the neighbours, or in nauseating gourmand notes, for example.

What inspires you to imagine each scent daily?

There really is a contemplative aspect to Racyne, a sensitive look at the world around us - which never ceases to amaze me daily: the ripple of wind and sea, the warm earth, the delicate dew, the play of light in the morning... Inspiration is all around us and never-ending. Reading and art are also important sources of inspiration.

And can you tell us more about the formulation?

Our fragrances are haute parfumerie creations, formulated by renowned noses and rich in exceptional natural raw materials. They are free from harmful preservatives (BHA, BHT, parabens...), phthalates, chemical UV filtres, colourants and much more. The alcohol in our fragrances is organic wheat alcohol. We also source as many of our natural raw materials as possible in a responsible and traceable way. Our formulas are short and made in France, and also are vegan and, of course, not tested on animals.

Why was it important for you to create fragrances with clean, transparent formulas?

Generally speaking, I try to be careful about what I consume, especially when it comes to skincare and makeup - so I'm obviously an Oh My Cream customer! I felt that fragrance was lagging behind the rest of the beauty world and I wanted to move it in the right direction.

What advice would you give us to help everyone find their own olfactory signature?

Emotion and feeling. I don't think you should let yourself be pigeonholed by what you've already worn or by the type of perfume. You have to smell without preconceptions and listen to your emotions. And why have just one olfactory signature? I have several, depending on my mood, my schedule, the season...!

In any case, always take the time to test on your skin, ideally over several days, to check that you really feel good with the chosen fragrance.

Would you like to know more about how these fragrances were selected? Discover how we curated this selection. Looking for a new fragrance? Follow our guide to find the perfect scent to suit your preferences.

Racyne's Fragrances

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