Gaël Montero

France Born 0 Lattafa

Expertise in oriental notes like oud and saffron, woody fragrances, musks; crafts saffron liquor accords with white flowers (e.g., Cavort for Fragrance Du Bois) and contrasts sandalwood with incense.

About

Gaël Montero, of French-Spanish heritage raised in Madrid, trained at Givaudan Perfumery School in Paris after graduating in perfumery from Montpellier University. He served as assistant to perfumer Jordi Fernandez at Givaudan Barcelona for two years, then joined Givaudan's Dubai office where he now resides, specializing in oriental notes, oud, saffron, woody fragrances, and musks. Notable creations include Cavort (Fragrance Du Bois, 2022), Emerald Royal (Ex Nihilo), Ingredients 07.2012 (Maison Crivelli), Madurai (Memo Paris), and Musc Nurāsana.