Marc-Antoine Corticchiato – perfume as an author's signature

Marc-Antoine Corticchiato: the rigour of a creator

Portrait of the perfumer

Marc-Antoine Corticchiato is an author-perfumer and founder of the Parfum d'Empire house. Trained in the chemistry of odorant materials, he champions a characterful perfumery, structured and cultivated, in which each composition tells of an idea or a place. His creations embrace their singularity: they favour personality over consensus.

Marc-Antoine Corticchiato's creations at Soleil d'Or

For ānti, he creates le jardinier, green and floral like a garden after the rain, and antinoüs, a woody aromatic of sculptural beauty. Two facets of the same demanding craft.

Green, floral and woody with character

His world explores the green, floral and woody families, around materials such as vetiver, oakmoss and geranium.

Who should wear these perfumes, and when?

These green and woody compositions are aimed at lovers of author perfumery, to wear during the day or at the office, from spring to autumn. In the same demanding spirit, also discover Bertrand Duchaufour.

How to choose your Marc-Antoine Corticchiato perfume?

Hesitating between le jardinier and antinoüs is only natural: niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before choosing a bottle. For a hands-on experience, our shop at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

Marc-Antoine Corticchiato at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

Founded in 1953 by Jeanne Muyllaert on Lille's Grand'Place, Soleil d'Or is an independent perfumery passed down through the generations. Hubert Maes (third generation) steered it towards niche perfumery; today his daughters Victorine and Apolline Maes (fourth generation) uphold this standard at 22 rue de la Clef, Lille (59800), with expert advice, guided trials and our olfactory families guide.

Shipping & free in-store collection in Lille

In mainland France, Colissimo delivery is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €59 to your door. We also ship throughout Europe and internationally. Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full details on our shipping page.