Stephan Matthews

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Monday, 26 October 2026

MUSCAT by Ormonde Jayne

As autumn draws to a close, there’s a definite change in the air. The days are shorter, the temperatures are falling, and the lighter fragrances of summer seem less appealing than something with a little more warmth. It’s a particularly good time to explore La Route de la Soie, the collection from Ormonde Jayne inspired by the ancient Silk Road and the extraordinary exchange of ingredients, cultures and ideas along its trading routes. With fragrances drawing on everything from exotic flowers to spices and resins, there’s plenty to discover as winter approaches. One that feels especially appropriate for the season is Muscat.

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Monday, 6 February 2017

STEPHAN'S SIX - DANIEL PESCIO

ISIPCA is a school based in Versailles that teaches the formulation of perfumes, cosmetics and flavours. Now, many perfumers have passed through its doors but one of the newest is Daniel Pescio. His background in cinematography has definitely influenced his style, with bold choices littering his creations, and when I met up with him in Paris I took the opportunity to find out more about this new perfumer during “Stephan’s Six”.

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After twenty successful years as an actor, I decided the time was right to begin a new career, and that was in the perfume industry. Scent had always been a passion of mine, and working alongside a new group of creative minds ended up being the perfect fit.

As a Brand Consultant, Evaluator, Copywriter and New Business Advisor, the variety of work is exciting, and definitely draws on my acting background. Every day brings new challenges, experiences and delights to a workplace that is crammed full of new releases, evergreens, and fading classics.

This website brings together my ramblings on all aspects of the perfume industry from bottle design to fragrance, companies to noses, and everything in between.

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Monday, 26 October 2026

MUSCAT by Ormonde Jayne

Monday, 6 February 2017

STEPHAN'S SIX - DANIEL PESCIO