Claire Martin reflects on the recent progress of this programme at the crossroads of olfactory neuroscience and technology. She discusses the avenues being explored to better understand and ultimately restore the perception of odours, as well as the scientific and human challenges carried by this research. Per Fumum Endowment Fund: Could you provide us with […]
REPLAY : From Art Nouveau to Art Déco
A video conference by Tristan Hinschberger, organized by the Art Deco Society of New York. This lecture explores the evolution of French perfumery from the sinuous, nature-inspired aesthetics of Art Nouveau to the bold geometry and modern elegance of Art Déco. Through emblematic perfume bottles, visual identities, and advertising materials, Tristan highlights how these two major […]
REPLAY : Presentation of the CLIO Study Results at the SFP
At the end of January, the results of the CLIO study, dedicated to understanding olfactory pleasure, were presented during a digital conference organized by the Société Française des Parfumeurs (SFP). Held on January 29, the event brought together more than 110 participants. The discussions highlighted the study’s key findings and opened up new avenues for […]
Presentation of the CLIO Study Results at the SFP
At the end of January, the results of the CLIO study, dedicated to understanding olfactory pleasure, were presented during a digital conference organized by the Société Française des Parfumeurs (SFP). Held on January 29, the event brought together more than 110 participants. The discussions highlighted the study’s key findings and opened up new avenues for […]
Maurice Roucel and Francis Kurkdjian together for the preview of Maurice Roucel’s Héritage(s) testimony
On the occasion of the online release of Maurice Roucel’s testimonial video as part of the Héritage(s) collection, Symrise and the Fonds de Dotation Per Fumum organized an event in Paris bringing together the perfumer, filmmaker David Richard, and Francis Kurkdjian, founder of the Fund and initiator of this collection dedicated to the living memory […]
Interview with Tristan Hinschberger
Per Fumum Endowment Fund: In 2025, you took part in the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts, notably through a lecture devoted to the perfumery pavilion. What impact did this visibility have on your research work ? Tristan Hinschberger: “This contribution was fully aligned with the current research agenda linked to the […]
Interview with Jean-Baptiste Masson and Prof. Pierre-Marie Lledo (Institut Pasteur)
Per Fumum Endowment Fund: Could you describe the progress of your research, and what results or trends you have been able to observe? Jean-Baptiste Masson:“The idea was to detect traces of consciousness in patients in a coma through olfactory stimulation. We chose an unusual method of EEG analysis aimed at creating a generative model. To our […]
Interview with Marylou Mantel – CLIO Project
Per Fumum Endowment Fund: In your view, what were the most striking or unexpected results from this last phase focused on social factors? Marylou Mantel: “This phase aimed to examine how the social context—specifically, knowing other people’s preferences—can influence olfactory preference, and how this interacts with the genetic profile related to the beta-ionone olfactory receptor. […]
Interview with Jean-Baptiste Coffin – Winner of the GDR O3 Jury’s Favourite Award
A doctor in chemistry and data scientist, Jean-Baptiste Coffin received the 2025 “Coup de Cœur” Award from the GDR Odorant, Odor, Olfaction (GDR O3) for his groundbreaking work conducted at the Institut de Chimie de Nice and within the start-up Perfumist.His research, devoted to mass spectrometry assisted by artificial intelligence, opens new perspectives for measuring molecular similarity in the field of flavors and fragrances. Fonds de […]
Interview with Anna Athanassi – Winner of the Young Researcher Award from GDR O3
Winner of the 2025 Young Researcher Award from the GDR Odorant, Odor, Olfaction (GDR O3), Anna Athanassi is pursuing her research at the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (NEUROPOP team).Her work, entitled “Smelling Well to Feel Well: Early Stress and Alteration of Hedonic Perception of Odors,” explores the connections between olfaction, emotions, and mental health.She highlights how early-life stress can […]