Travels, inspirations and raw materials: the fragrant stopovers of Mina Gautier

At Minalys, each fragrance tells a story. Perfumer Mina Gautier travels across continents to nourish her art, drawing inspiration from the richness of cultures and forging deep connections with the lands from which the most precious raw materials originate. From India to Dubai, and on to the United States, her travels shape the sensory DNA of the House.

🇮🇳 India: cradle of raw materials and emotions

India is a country of scents. In the bustling streets of Mumbai, in the homes of locals, in every market or shop, the air is saturated with fragrances: jasmine sambac, tuberose, sandalwood... So many exceptional essential oils that make this country a pillar of natural perfumery.

But India is also a country of inspiration. It was upon returning from a trip to this vibrant country that Mina Gautier imagined the Oriental perfume, a tribute to the sacred scents, spices and incense of the temples.

Finally, it's a country of friendships. In Mumbai, human encounters are as rich as the raw materials. Every shared post sparks dozens of messages, exchanges, and projects... For Minalys, India is a crossroads of meaning and heart.

🇦🇪 Dubai: The effervescence of luxury and olfactory audacity

Dubai is a land of unparalleled business opportunities. Here, perfume is a way of life, a daily expression of self. The streets are permeated with powerful, luxurious, captivating scents.

Mina Gautier discovered a demanding clientele there, passionate about niche, rare, and intensely concentrated perfumes. It was a place for professional meetings, sensory discoveries, but also a trendsetter for the future of haute parfumerie.

🇺🇸 United States: The American dream, fragrance version

The United States inspires with its ability to create trends and impose powerful narratives. Mina Gautier draws on this for a bold marketing vision, blending emotional branding, sensory storytelling, and creative freedom.

His trip to Dallas, Texas, marked the beginning of Minalys' establishment across the Atlantic, with a desire to showcase French excellence in a market eager for uniqueness.

Each destination is a top, middle, or base note in Minalys' olfactory composition. These journeys are not merely physical; they are cultural, sensory, and human. This is what gives each Mina Gautier perfume extract its richness and soul.