# Atelier Materi: French Niche Fragrances with Slow Luxury Philosophy
## The Story of Atelier Materi: Slow Luxury from Brittany
Atelier Materi emerged from Véronique Le Bihan's vision after twelve years in the cosmetics and perfume industry. The name means "workshop for materials" - "Materi" is a Breton word for matter or substance. This connection to her native Brittany shapes the entire brand philosophy.
The raw, wild landscapes of the Breton coast inspired Le Bihan's olfactory sensibilities. Surrounded by natural seaside scents, she developed a deep understanding of authentic raw materials. This experience flows into every Atelier Materi fragrance.
The concept of "slow luxury" stands at the brand's core. Instead of fast trends, Atelier Materi focuses on time-intensive craftsmanship and sustainable practices. Each fragrance emerges through close collaboration with artisans - from raw material harvesting to final packaging. The brand works exclusively with French manufacturers and fair-trade partnerships.
Particularly noteworthy: The entire team consists of women. From artistic direction to product design, Atelier Materi embodies female creativity and leadership. This philosophy reflects in the minimalist aesthetic inspired by architecture and modernist design. The brand represents honest, sincere luxury that takes time to perfect itself.
## Atelier Materi Signature Collections: One Raw Material in Focus
The heart of Atelier Materi lies in concentrating on a single natural raw material per fragrance. This philosophy allows revealing the most intimate nuances and innermost secrets of each ingredient. Every fragrance tells the story of its main component.
[Cacao Porcelana](/perfume/atelier-materi-cacao-porcelana) presents rare white cocoa from Peru. Perfumer [Marie Hugentobler](/perfumer/marie-hugentobler) collaborated with a French Maître Chocolatier to perfectly capture the nutty and milky facets. The fragrance balances bitter cocoa with powdery accords and warm [tonka bean](/note/tonka-bean).
[Ambre Papier](/perfume/atelier-materi-ambre-papier) from the "Les Extraits" collection showcases Siam benzoin in all its glory. [Céline Perdriel](/perfumer/celine-perdriel) created an olfactory tableau of contrasts - the electric warmth of [saffron](/note/saffron) meets the vanilla-like smoothness of benzoin.
[Narcisse Taiji](/perfume/atelier-materi-narcisse-taiji) requires 1,600 kilograms of wild narcissus for just one kilogram of absolute. This precious ingredient from the French Aubrac mountains combines with hay and bran absolutes - a unique floral-grain accord.
Collaborations with renowned perfumers like Lucas Sieuzac and Natalie Gracia-Cetto guarantee highest quality. You can test these exceptional compositions as samples before committing to full sizes.
## Discover Atelier Materi at Parfinity: Test Slow Luxury
Atelier Materi embodies a new form of discreet luxury that takes time to achieve perfection. The characteristic midnight blue flacons with handcrafted concrete caps reflect this philosophy. Each cap is unique with an antique bronze patina - true craftsmanship from Paris.
The fragrances themselves are unisex and appeal to people who appreciate modernist luxury and unique, textured compositions. From the fresh citrus spice in [Poivre Pomelo](/perfume/atelier-materi-poivre-pomelo) to the urban minerality of [Rose Ardoise](/perfume/atelier-materi-rose-ardoise) - each fragrance has its own character.
At Parfinity, you can explore the world of Atelier Materi risk-free. Create your personal Discovery Box with five 2ml samples and discover which Atelier Materi fragrance suits you. The samples provide 15-30 applications - enough to test each fragrance over multiple days.
The special feature: The full price of your Parfinity Box gets credited toward any full-size purchase. This way, you can test Atelier Materi niche fragrances without financial risk. Whether you choose the gourmand facets of [Cacao Porcelana](/perfume/atelier-materi-cacao-porcelana) or the woody elegance of [Santal Blond](/perfume/atelier-materi-santal-blond) - at Parfinity, you'll find your perfect Atelier Materi fragrance.
