Katana Parfums

Katana Parfums is a French niche perfume house founded in 2021 by Alp Veliogullari and based in Bourgoin, France. Veliogullari’s interest in perfumery grew from a 2012 encounter with traditional oils and incense from India, which led him to study natural raw materials, especially oud and other ingredients sourced from Asia. This exploration of noble materials eventually evolved into creating personal attars and, later, fully fledged fragrances under the Katana Parfums name.

The brand focuses strongly on natural compositions, with an emphasis on oud, sandalwood and animalic facets, as highlighted in reviews and presentations of the house. Katana Parfums positions itself as artisanal and ingredient driven, working with unprocessed or minimally treated raw materials to preserve their character. Many fragrances highlight woods, resins and balsamic notes, often framed by spicy, smoky or leathery elements that reflect the brand’s interest in depth and complexity.

Retailers describe Katana Parfums as catering to a niche audience that appreciates bold structures, exotic ingredients and unconventional pairings. Compositions frequently feature oud, amber, incense and animalic nuances, aligned with a style that leans oriental and woody rather than mainstream fresh or gourmand. The house’s communication and distribution emphasize independent, small scale production and a focus on quality over volume, consistent with its positioning in the niche and artisanal segment of contemporary perfumery.