Shinanay
Extrait
Nishane
Acquired
Angelos Balamis
Known for blending **traditional French perfumery techniques** with a **modern twist**, often building compositions around carefully constructed proprietary accords.[5][7] Reviews highlight his structural, molecule-driven approach, informed by his electrical engineering background and focus on molecular synergies.[2] He frequently works with classic materials such as lily of the valley, oakmoss and florals, reinterpreting them in gender-inclusive, contemporary styles.[1][9]
About
Angelos Balamis is an indie perfumer and the founder of Angelos Créations Olfactives, an artisanal fragrance house based in Thessaloniki, Greece, where all perfumes are handmade.[5][7][8] He began studying perfumery intensively around 2014, taking daily private courses in Paris with local perfumers to learn vintage French techniques and work with both naturals and synthetics (as described in his brand note on Fragrantica). His formal background is in electrical engineering, which reviewers note gives him a strong grasp of structure and molecular synergies in composition.[2] Balamis later established his own olfactory studio in Thessaloniki, where he develops proprietary accords and has released a portfolio of more than a dozen fragrances under his own label (per his brand statement on Fragrantica).
Notable Creations
- Krinos
- Fougeriste
- Bee Mine
- Heaven’s Door
- La Valse de L’Ombre
Status
Independent Perfumer
Creations by Angelos Balamis