The first book orchestrated by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Master Perfumer of Louis Vuitton, ‘A Perfume Atlas’ offers an unprecedented exploration of the raw materials that inspire the Maison’s fragrance creations.

Readers are invited to follow the creator to the farthest reaches of the globe in his search for exceptional ingredients. The journey opens the door to a sensory world filled with discoveries through the words of Lionel Paillès, an author renowned for his expertise in perfumery, and the images of exceptional illustrator Aurore de la Morinerie. Photographs by Sébastien Zanella bring a journalistic dimension to the journey.

‘A Perfume Atlas’ offers an extremely rare glimpse inside the savoir-faire of Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. It immerses readers in the arcana of the most coveted raw materials in the Master Perfumer’s creations, unveiling the secrets of their harvest, extraction, distillation, and blending through more than 200 watercolor depictions. A celebration of High Perfumery that is both poetic and scientific, this publication will delight lovers of nature, travel and beauty.

The Master Perfumer endlessly circles the globe in search of remarkable raw materials, creating unique relationships with farmers in remote destinations. Each material is carefully selected and brought to Grasse for refinement before being introduced into Les Fontaines Parfumées, the workshop of the Master Perfumer, who blends them into tailored Louis Vuitton creations.

To offer its enthusiastic readers an all-around sensory journey, A Perfume Atlas is also available in an exclusive, limited-edition box set. It includes an exceptional case featuring 45 vials containing the finest extractions of raw materials specially selected and presented by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud.