Born in 1974 in Thonon-les-Bains, France, Nathalie Benareau grew up between Algerian, Spanish, and French influences — the scents of couscous and Spanish tapas shaping her nose before she moved to New York.
A chemistry graduate of Toulouse University, she joined Firmenich for her first perfumery internship in 1999 and later joined Symrise's Creative Studio in New York in 2011, working across mainstream brands like Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and Avon. Her energetic style is anchored by a signature 'coconut water' accord.
2016HanamiPhlur
2019Flora MortisAllsaints
2020First LoveVictoria's Secret
2021Concrete RainAllsaints
2022BareVictoria's Secret
2022Bombshell SundrenchedVictoria's Secret
2022Ameline Eau de ParfumPhlur
2024Million Gold For HerRabanneHigh-energy compositions built on wood and gourmand notes, defined by her instantly recognizable coconut water accord.
Scentsation editorialFragrances credited to Nathalie in our catalog, by house.
Rabanne · 2024Million Gold For Her2,414 ratings · ★ 4.0402Victoria's Secret · 2022Bare1,652 ratings · ★ 4.1803Phlur · 2016Hanami382 ratings · ★ 3.8704Allsaints · 2019Flora Mortis256 ratings · ★ 4.0505Victoria's Secret · 2020First Love244 ratings · ★ 4.1306Allsaints · 2021Concrete Rain220 ratings · ★ 3.92
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