Robert never buys fragrances and exclusively wears a blend that is unique to his family – the same recipe has been handed down from generation to generation.

“Because I am of a certain age, I like very much the chypre fragrances, which are a very specific type of fragrance which smell beautiful when you wear them,” says Robert.

— From a multimedia profile of perfumer François Robert at BBC. Read more at The remarkable scent memories of perfumers. Hat tip to Kevin!