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Satori - The World of Fragrance

The four seasons in Japan transition with delicate subtlety, nurturing a unique sense of emotion.

We have cherished the gentle scents of seasonal flowers and greenery, as well as the fragrances of rain and snow, incorporating them into our culture.

Parfum Satori’s collection weaves these beautiful Japanese landscapes into fragrance through refined perfumery techniques.

This collection reflects the beauty of Japanese traditional arts such as tea ceremony, incense ceremony, and ikebana, which perfumer Satori Osawa has cultivated since childhood.

At Parfum Satori, we not only value the charm of the top notes but also carefully design the fragrance’s transition from middle to base notes through meticulous balance.

We create perfumes that maintain a sense of transparency all the way to the final note, allowing you to enjoy a pleasant olfactory story that unfolds over time.

Philosophy

"Fragrance that Embraces Memories"

Fragrance has the power to preserve and awaken memories. Parfum Satori was created with the hope that its fragrances will gently accompany daily life, leaving a pleasant lingering scent.

In the past, perfume was something to “present oneself.” Today, it has evolved into something worn “for oneself.”

Parfum Satori’s fragrances are light, airy, and blend gently into the skin. However, this is not solely for comfort; it is born from a deep respect for the Japanese aesthetic of “harmony.”

Instead of dominating the senses, the scent subtly merges with the wearer and their surroundings, creating a beautiful sense of balance. This philosophy resonates with the sensibility cultivated by Japan’s seasons and cultural heritage.

Parfum Satori aspires to share this uniquely Japanese approach to fragrance with the world.

Perfumer Satori Osawa

(Tea name: “宗里”Souri)

Member of the French Society of Perfumers

Born in Tokyo. As a child, she played with a pocket plant encyclopedia in hand, deepening her appreciation for the beauty of nature through the changing seasons.

From the age of 12, she studied the Sogetsu school of ikebana and the Urasenke school of tea ceremony, earning her instructor certification and tea name.

Later, she also studied the Sanjonishi school of incense ceremony, incorporating all these Japanese traditions into her perfumery.

Career Highlights

• 1988:

  Began studying perfumery

• 1998:

  Studied under Kenji Maruyama, former Chief Perfumer of Firmenich Japan

• 2000:

  Established her own salon

• 2003:

  Launched the “Parfum Satori” collection

• 2018:

  Featured in Perfumes: The Guide (by Luca Turin and others) as the first Japanese independent perfume brand to be included. Notably, “Hanahiraku” was selected in the New Accord TOP 10.

• 2019:

  Fragrances added to the collection of the International Perfume Museum in Grasse, France

• 2020:

  Appointed as the perfumer for room amenities at “HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO” (Kyoto City) and “The Peninsula Tokyo” (Tokyo’s Chuo Ward)

• 2023:

  Selected for the prestigious “JAXURY AWARD” as a world-renowned Japanese brand for four consecutive years and featured in the English edition of a project by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

• 2023:

  Awarded the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award for Fiscal Year 2023