A Symphony of Scent: The Handcrafted World of Louis Mariette Parfum
At
Louis Mariette Parfum, we believe that fragrance is more than a scent; it's a journey, a story, and an experience.
Louis Mariette’s world is one of meticulous artistry, theatrical inspiration, and profound cultural symbolism. Known globally for pushing the boundaries of millinery, Louis Mariette now brings his visionary creativity into the realm of high-end luxury parfum, with the unveiling of his
Storms of the Emerald Emperor Couture Perfume: a truly handcrafted artistic perfume like no other.
The Birth of a Fragrant Dream
Renowned as a self-taught milliner who captivated fashion powerhouses like Harrods and graced the heads of icons such as Lady Gaga, Paris Hilton, Joan Collins, Kate Moss, and Jerry Hall; collaborating recently with
Amanda Holden for a custom-made headpiece for Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) and
Beverley Knight at the 2025 Olivier Awards; Louis Mariette’s transition into perfumery was, in his own words, “effortless.”
While the world paused during lockdown, Louis Mariette sketched the very first design of an Oriental-inspired fragrance cabinet; a theatrical objet d’art which would later house his debut fragrance.
This wasn't a mere pivot into perfumery. It was a natural extension of his love for beauty, symbolism, and detailed craftsmanship. At the heart of this vision stood a commitment to authenticity: not just a fragrance, but a handcrafted custom fragrance, a sensorial heirloom designed for discerning individuals who appreciate opulence, meaning, and soul.
The Scent of a Story: Storms of the Emerald Emperor
Storms of the Emerald Emperor Couture Perfume is a gender-neutral Oriental fragrance, formulated using the finest parfum oils. Designed to be applied in the classic way; by a sterling silver dipper to the pulse points; it pays homage to the bygone rituals of scent while embracing a bold, modern identity.
This high-end luxury parfum reveals itself gradually with a narrative of scent woven throughout the day. From the crisp opening of green mandarin, bergamot, pink pepper and Asian Pacific banyan fig leaf to the floral crescendo of jasmine, ylang-ylang, plum blossom and lotus flower, the perfume finally descends into warm, enveloping base notes of sultry musks, vanilla, patchouli, and amber.
Each element has been curated not just for its olfactory appeal, but for its cultural resonance. Plum blossom, symbolising endurance; the lotus flower, a beacon of spiritual purity; the phoenix, emblematic of renewal.
Louis Mariette’s fragrance is a tribute to the East, to the myths, colours, and textures of the Silk Road; crafted not just to be worn, but experienced.
An Objet d’Art Like No Other
At
Louis Mariette Parfum, scent is only one part of the experience. Equally vital is the visual and tactile beauty of the handcrafted perfume bottle and its accompanying display cabinet.
The bottle itself is a sculpture of molten artistry, hand-blown by skilled artisans, with layers of colour inspired by the lava flows of the Sumatra volcanoes. It features a dramatic carved quartz stopper set in sterling silver, crowned with lotus buds of natural onyx and red jasper. This is more than a vessel; it is a talisman.
Housed within an elaborate cabinet raised on feet fashioned as lotus petals, the bottle rests upon a central column adorned with blossoms, phoenixes, cranes, and trellis work. Every drawer and detail has been carefully carved and lacquered to create a couture legacy piece.
A Fragrance Forged Through Travel and Passion
Louis Mariette’s artistic evolution is deeply entwined with his love of travel. From Borneo where Louis stood in a pristine virgin rainforest in Danum Valley witnessing the rare phenomenon called transpiration, a crucial part of the ecosystem from a 130 million year old forest, which was literally the lungs of Borneo, to the mystic beauty of Bird Island in the Indian Ocean, these journeys shaped his creative vocabulary. Every scent note, every design flourish, is rooted in a moment, a landscape, a tradition he encountered along the way.
As a milliner awarded by the Tanzanite Foundation, Louis has always revered craftsmanship. This same reverence underpins the creation of our handcrafted artistic perfume. Trained in craft and design from a young age at Silcoates school, he sculpted the initial prototypes himself in Italian white clay and wood. The result is a fragrance that is both deeply personal and meticulously executed; an artisanal triumph that stands proudly alongside his most iconic headpieces.
Where Perfume Meets Purpose
Beyond his creations, Louis Mariette has long stood for creativity with conscience. From scaling Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for endangered species, to attending No. 10 Downing Street to support the St.Thomas Lupus Trust, supporting The Children’s Trust and advocating for sustainability, he sees beauty as a powerful force for good. That same ethos flows through every bottle he produces; celebrating the extraordinary, preserving craftsmanship, and honouring the natural world that inspires us.
Additionally, a percentage of each perfume sale is donated to WWF as Louis Mariette is incredibly passionate about the continued preservation of the natural world and the animals within it.
In every drop of Louis Mariette parfum lies a universe; an ode to heritage, artistry, travel and wonder. For those who seek not just a scent, but a soul-stirring experience, Louis Mariette’s high-end luxury parfum promises a journey like no other.
Explore the world of
Storms of the Emerald Emperor and allow your senses to embark on an extraordinary adventure.
