Quentin Roussel

France Born 0 Afnan

Public brand materials describe Roussel’s work as shaped by contrast, blending his European training with Middle Eastern olfactory preferences. His compositions for brands like Histoires de Parfums and Afnan show a taste for vivid spices, aromatic herbs and warm gourmand tones over contrasted citrus or airy florals, reflecting his focus on Middle Eastern fragrance structures interpreted through a French perfumery lens.

About

Quentin Roussel is a French perfumer from Normandy who studied at the École Supérieure du Parfum in Paris. After graduating, he refined his skills with major fragrance houses including Givaudan, Firmenich and Symrise before joining Expressions Parfumées, where he is currently a perfumer. Roussel is based in Dubai and has taken part in opening fragrance laboratories abroad, mentioning work on lab setups as far afield as Thailand and New York. His work spans European training and strong exposure to Middle Eastern perfume culture, which he integrates into his compositions for clients such as Afnan and niche brands like Histoires de Parfums.