Heritage
A house, in its own words
Thomas Kosmala was born in Poland and moved to Paris to study classical perfumery, where he developed an appreciation for the emotive power of raw materials and their combinations. After establishing foundational skills in the historic heart of French fragrance, he chose London as the seat for his house, drawn by the city's status as a cultural and business hub that he believed would support his creative vision. The brand launched in 2014 from the South of France with its initial collection, beginning with two Middle-Eastern-inspired oud perfumes that reflected a sensibility shaped by diverse olfactory traditions. Over the following years, Kosmala shifted focus toward a classically French approach to fine fragrances, moving away from oud-focused compositions to explore European perfumery heritage through a contemporary lens. In 2025, the house created 1938 in collaboration with Dillard's department store to mark the retailer's founding year, a project that saw Kosmala translating commercial heritage into fragrance form using blackcurrant, bergamot, jasmine, peach, vanilla, amber, and sandalwood. This collaboration with a major American retailer marked a new phase in the house's development, expanding its reach beyond specialist fragrance boutiques into broader luxury retail channels. Thomas Kosmala operates without a predetermined formula for fragrance creation, preferring instead to let materials guide the process. His approach begins with raw materials, exploring their potential through direct manipulation and combination rather than adhering to predefined structural frameworks. The philosophy centers on discovering new combinations through experimentation, treating each fragrance as an opportunity to uncover unexpected harmonies. Tradition and innovation coexist in his work; classical perfumery principles inform the structure while modern sensibilities shape the overall direction. Kosmala resists labeling his creations, viewing fragrance as fundamentally fluid and personal rather than bound by gender conventions. Each scent in the collection aims to stand as its own distinct entity, drawing from both masculine and feminine olfactory traditions without committing exclusively to either. This philosophy emerged from his belief that scent operates independently of the boundaries often imposed by marketing categories. The house tagline, 'The Alchemy of Scent,' reflects this investigative approach, treating fragrance creation as a process of transformation rather than simple assembly.