Heritage
A house, in its own words
Michele Marin's path toward perfumery began in Verona, where he was born and raised. At thirteen, he encountered Jean-Paul Guerlain's Jardin De Bagatelle, an experience that reportedly sparked his lifelong fascination with fragrance. This early encounter planted the seed for what would become a decades-long career in olfactory creation. Marin moved to Florence more than eighteen years ago, establishing himself in the city's rich cultural environment. In 2013, he founded Parfumeur Infragranti, a venture that allowed him to develop his craft and explore the intersection of scent and memory. His work has included creating perfumes and candles, alongside directing sensorial retail spaces. Marin has also collaborated with Musc, houses founded by Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas in 1999, an association that further shaped his understanding of high-end fragrance creation. Michele Marin Essenza represents his most personal creative expression yet, a brand launched in 2024 that distills years of experience into singular olfactory statements. The brand's releases from 2024 and 2025 demonstrate a commitment to capturing specific moments, places, and emotions through carefully constructed scent compositions. Marin approaches perfumery as a form of storytelling, translating memories and emotional landscapes into tangible scents. His work prioritizes authenticity over trend, seeking to create fragrances that feel both personal and universally resonant. The philosophy centers on the belief that scent has the power to unlock forgotten moments and evoke deep emotional responses. Rather than following industry conventions, Marin follows his own creative instincts, allowing each fragrance to develop organically from its core inspiration. This approach results in compositions that feel intentional and deeply considered, rather than formulaic. The brand rejects the notion of fragrance as mere product, treating it instead as a medium for emotional communication. Every decision, from ingredient selection to final formulation, serves the overarching narrative each scent aims to tell. The scents blend artistry with olfactory expertise, creating works that speak to the wearer's own memories while introducing new sensory possibilities.