Simone Scaglietti
Simone Scaglietti emerged from the bustling ateliers of Milan, where he absorbed the disciplined chemistry of traditional Italian perfumery while nurturing a love for cinema’s golden age. After several years of apprenticeship in a family‑run laboratory, he earned his first public platform at Pitti Fragranze 2017. There he unveiled four scents that traced personal memories to olfactory form; the most talked‑about, Racing Steal, recalled a fleeting encounter with Roberto Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman, translating that cinematic sparkle into amber, leather, and a whisper of vintage gasoline. Critics praised his ability to fuse narrative depth with technical precision, marking the show as his breakthrough. Since that debut, Scaglietti has continued to craft limited‑edition pieces for niche houses, each bearing the same reverence for story and scent.
The hits
Notable creations
The signature
How Simone composes
In the studio, Scaglietti favors a restrained palette anchored by classic Italian accords: bergamot, neroli, and Tuscan rosemary sit beside richer notes of leather, tobacco, and amber. He often begins with a single evocative ingredient, then builds layers that echo the structure of a film script—introductory spark, developing tension, and a lingering resolution. His technique leans on slow maceration, allowing subtle nuances to emerge over weeks. The result is a fragrance that feels handcrafted, with a clear narrative arc and a lingering finish that invites contemplation.
Philosophy
What drives Simone
Scaglietti treats fragrance as a diary, each bottle a page that records a moment, a scent, a feeling. He believes that a perfume should anchor a memory as firmly as a photograph, allowing the wearer to revisit a scene with every inhalation. This conviction drives him to hunt for ingredients that evoke specific eras—old‑world civet, sun‑kissed citrus, aged oak—then blend them into compositions that feel both intimate and cinematic. He avoids trends, preferring instead to let personal experience dictate the palette, trusting that authenticity resonates louder than novelty.
The houses