Pierre Aulas

About

Pierre Aulas is a renowned French perfumer, olfactory consultant, and fragrance entrepreneur with a distinctive career path. Unlike many of his peers, he entered the world of perfumery not through family ties or a Grasse upbringing, but by chance while working in marketing development for a mass-market beauty distributor. His exceptional sense of smell was discovered by the Grasse-based perfume house Mane, where he received his training. Aulas quickly became known for his rare blend of marketing expertise and olfactory talent, making him a valuable intermediary between brands and perfumers. He joined Firmenich to oversee key accounts and fine fragrances, particularly drawn to the creative world of Mugler. After a decade of success, he established Art of Nose Consulting in 2001, collaborating with prestigious houses such as Azzaro, Swarovski, Fendi, Pucci, L'Occitane, Jil Sander, Chloé, Cavalli, and Balenciaga. As an entrepreneur and consultant, Aulas has helped shape the olfactory identity of many leading brands and has created several acclaimed fragrances. His passion also extends to artisanal candle making, where he crafts pieces for Bon Parfumeur in his Burgundy workshop.