Manos Gerakinis Parfums

Manos Gerakinis Parfums is an independent Greek niche perfume house founded in 2014 by Manos Gerakinis, who also serves as its creative director.[4][3] The brand is based in Greece and is frequently described by retailers and press as the first luxury niche perfume house from the country, emphasizing a distinctly Greek point of view on raw materials, storytelling, and aesthetics.[4][5] In interviews, Gerakinis has highlighted his Greek heritage and memories of local raw materials such as roses, saffron, tobacco, and honey as key inspirations for the line.[4][10]

The collection mixes collaborations with well-known perfumers like Chris Maurice and Miguel Matos, with Gerakinis guiding the overall artistic direction.[1][3] Core releases such as Sillage Royal, Immortelle, Quintessence, Rose Poetique, and MEΘEXIS lean into rich orientals, gourmands, and resinous woods, often accented by oud, amber, spices, and lush florals.[1][2] Later launches such as Imperial Malt, Amaretto Delight, and Amandus explore boozy-gourmand and almond-driven profiles, reinforcing the house’s focus on indulgent textures and strong sensual impact.[1][3]

Over its first decade, Manos Gerakinis Parfums has grown from a small independent project into a globally distributed brand, with availability in dozens of retailers across roughly 25 countries according to the founder.[3] The house maintains a relatively compact but carefully curated range, favoring concentrated compositions, long wear, and a clear narrative link to Greek history, philosophy, and art as communicated in its product stories and press materials.[1][3][8]