I enter the large, open-plan salon that serves as the showcase for his showroom. This tropical space is bathed in soothing olfactory sweetness. Exotic fragrances fill the air, creating a serene, Zen atmosphere. Sweet aromas of vetiver and patchouli mingle subtly with the more delicate scents of flowers. It’s a corner of paradise where every breath evokes a tropical escape and deep relaxation. This is where Valérie exhibits and sells her creations. While admiring the latest refined ceramics containing her scented candles, I ask my hostess to tell me about her career…

