Our Story

More than any other sense, scent is our most powerful connection to memory and emotion. At Michael Malul, we seek to tell olfactory stories, to capture moods and moments, conjuring up the subliminal through evocative scents of extraordinary staying power.

Collaborating with some of the world’s greatest perfumers, we use fragrance to express the intangible. We pursue our vision of the perfect fragrance without compromise, using the finest raw ingredients sourced from around the world. Our eclectic collections reflect our belief in perfume as an art of self-expression.

The Noses Behind the Scents

Each of our fragrances were created by some of the world’s most recognized perfumers, each a master of their craft. Meet them below.

Roger Howell

Electric Heart, Atara, Joie de Vie, Visionair Collection, Citizen Jack Collection, Jet Black Collection, Santorini, Candy, Bloom, Blue, Spice

Roger Howell, master perfumer, is one of the most recognized perfumer authorities in the world, using both his creative and scientific expertise to compose fragrances for thousands of grateful clients. For nearly 10 years, he has held the position as the Vice President and Chief Perfumer of a major U.S. fragrance manufacturer.

Frank Voelkl

Black Tie

Frank has always been sensitive to scents around him and has vivid memories of pungent barnyard odors and fresh rain at his uncle’s farm in Germany, where he was born. Later, after formative years spent abroad in the Netherlands and France, his interest in scent deepened. Upon his graduation from ISIPCA, Frank composed his first fragrance – a tiaré flower – which both galvanized his fine fragrance career and was a stunning homage to his Tahitian wife.

Gabriela Chelariu

Nightfall

During Chelariu’s last year of school in she worked in research for aroma chemicals, where her journey into perfumery began. Her studies started with a perfumery course organized by IFEAT (International Federation of Essential Oils & Aroma Trades). Chelariu moved to the US in 2000, working as a perfumer’s assistant. There, she had the freedom to pursue her dream. In 2014, Chelariu joined one-time mentor, Honorine Blanc, at a major fragrance house where she now works as a Perfumer.

Gil Clavien

Bali

Travel has been a lifelong passion for Gil, both professionally and personally. Trilingual (French, English and German) and formally educated in Geneva, she earned a master's in biology, followed by an intensive education in perfumery. She then spent three years as a perfumer in Germany, followed by four months in Japan. Highly sensitive and astutely observant, Gil thrives on the cultural exposure of working internationally.

Clément Gavarry

Sparkle, Jet Black Intense

Clément thinks of his creations as “a balance of heart and mind.” He is a perfectionist who prefers to focus intently on a project, often finding it hard to “let go” of his fragrances. “I love to truly get to know my formula. Only then can I find the best balance. A perfumer must never lose a sense of wonder. I love smelling with my boys – rediscovering scent through their eyes. Their innocence and fearlessness help remind me that what I do every day is joyful, and very, very beautiful.”

Ilias Ermenidis

Jet Black Enigma

Ilias fervently enjoys delving into what he calls his “abstract olfactive forms” with joy and passion: “The moment an idea becomes a fragrance is a magical and promising one.” He describes his work as requiring a combination of talent, technique, unflagging effort, and good fortune. He believes that he is not alone in this creative adventure: “A fragrance is also brought to life with people who inspire you. Together, we create something beautiful.”

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Our Story

Our Story

The Noses Behind the Scents

Roger Howell

Frank Voelkl

Gabriela Chelariu

Gil Clavien

Clément Gavarry

Ilias Ermenidis

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