Article: Best Perfumer Award: the journey of Alberto Morillas
Best Perfumer Award: the journey of Alberto Morillas
The career of Mizensir's founder, master perfumer Alberto Morillas, has been exceptional from the start. A self-taught perfumer, he has created a body of internationally acclaimed fragrances, characterized by a rare ability to create instantly recognizable perfumes while maintaining a subtle and timeless style.
Born in Spain and trained through observation, Alberto Morillas developed a keen sensitivity to raw materials and their balance from a very young age. His approach is based on clarity of structure and the legibility of the sillage, qualities that have allowed him to create some of the most iconic fragrances in modern perfumery. This recognition was cemented in 2003 when he received the François-Coty Prize for Best Perfumer, a major distinction in the world of perfume.
Beyond his iconic creations for major fashion houses, in 1999 Alberto Morillas founded Mizensir in Geneva as a space for creative freedom. He thus returned to a more personal approach to perfumery, where each fragrance is conceived without the constraints of trends or the market. niche perfumes Mizensir are distinguished by their balance, their staying power and a precise olfactory signature, faithful to the vision of their creator.
Among the House's iconic creations, Perfect Oud illustrates a refined approach to oud wood, in an elegant and contemporary style. For Your Love explores a more floral and carnal sensuality, where the composition plays on the tension between floral sweetness and woody intensity. Très Chère Meanwhile, it reveals a more intimate and enveloping style, conceived as a personal olfactory declaration with gourmand tones.
Through Mizensir, Alberto Morillas offers a vision of the perfumer's craft based on consistency, technical mastery, and the transmission of expertise. Being considered one of the best perfumers, therefore, depends not on a unique style, but on the ability to create fragrances that transcend time while remaining profoundly contemporary.
