{"id":136232,"date":"2026-07-02T11:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/2026\/07\/02\/interview-with-mark-buxton-the-perfumer-behind-gravels-eau-divine-and-eau-declat\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:42:32","slug":"interview-with-mark-buxton-the-perfumer-behind-gravels-eau-divine-and-eau-declat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/en\/2026\/07\/02\/interview-with-mark-buxton-the-perfumer-behind-gravels-eau-divine-and-eau-declat\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Mark Buxton \u2013 The Perfumer Behind Gravel&#8217;s Eau D&#8217;Ivine and Eau D&#8217;\u00c9clat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a real pleasure for me to interview the renowned perfumer Mark Buxton. Many of you are probably already familiar with his name, as he has been creating fragrances for international brands for more than four decades and has developed numerous successful compositions. Most recently, he developed the two new fragrances, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ausliebezumduft.de\/products\/gravel-eau-divine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eau D&#8217;Ivine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ausliebezumduft.de\/products\/gravel-eau-declat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eau D&#8217;\u00c9clat<\/a>, for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ausliebezumduft.de\/collections\/gravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravel<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this interview, Mark Buxton talks about his unusual start in perfumery, the scents of his childhood, and his approach to his work as a perfumer. Of course, we also discuss Eau D&#8217;Ivine and Eau D&#8217;\u00c9clat, as well as what he believes makes a truly good fragrance. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1920\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1080 \/ 1920;\" width=\"1080\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/Gravel_EAU-DIVINE_Mark-Buxton_insta_we_2b.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Mark, you&#8217;re a household name in the world of perfume. How did your journey into the world of fragrances begin? <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have been involved in the perfume industry for over 40 years. My journey into the industry began after I was discovered on the well-known German TV show <em>*Wetten, dass..?*<\/em>. Shortly thereafter, I received an offer from a major fragrance manufacturer to complete an apprenticeship as a perfumer. That\u2019s how my professional career began.   <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are there any early memories associated with smells that have stayed with you to this day, or perhaps even shaped who you are?<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, I have many memories of products and scents that I used to love and still love today. I grew up in the kitchen of a restaurant in Germany, and even as a child I loved spending time with the chefs, surrounded by spices, herbs, and all those aromatic scents. These memories stay with me to this day and inspire my work as a perfumer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I especially enjoy working with rosemary, thyme, basil, and tarragon, as well as notes like curry, lovage, and other spicy accords. These scents stem from my childhood and remain an important part of my creative world to this day. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do you approach creating a new fragrance these days? Do you start with a specific idea, an ingredient, or a particular feeling? <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That depends entirely on the project. Basically, I always start with a blank sheet of paper. It all begins with the main idea\u2014the DNA of the fragrance. Usually, there are three or four raw materials that give the perfume its character.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, the briefing also plays an important role and often sets the direction from the start. That&#8217;s why I approach each formula differently. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE.png\" alt=\"GRAVEL Eau D'Ivine Extrait de Parfum, with its packaging, sits on a moss-covered rock in front of a waterfall, surrounded by flowing water, ferns, and lush, green nature.\" class=\"wp-image-136216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re known for your concise forms and a very precise compositional style. What appeals to you about this minimalist approach to composition? <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, I like to work with concise formulas. As I mentioned earlier, my goal is to capture the essence of a fragrance as precisely as possible. Usually, the focus is on three or four raw materials around which the entire composition is built.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think that&#8217;s exactly what gives a fragrance its character and uniqueness. This way of working is simply my signature style. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How did the collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/en\/tag\/gravel-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravel<\/a> come about? What particularly appealed to you about this project? <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christian, the CEO of Gravel, asked me if I&#8217;d like to work on some of the brand&#8217;s new projects\u2014which, of course, I was more than happy to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every brand has its own identity. That\u2019s why I wanted to create something special for Gravel\u2014a fragrance that also reflects the freshness the brand is known for. That\u2019s how the project began.   <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What was your initial concept for Eau D&#8217;Ivine?<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Eau D&#8217;Ivine, I wanted to create a fragrance inspired by the island of Cyprus. That&#8217;s why the composition opens with a radiant, fresh, and vibrant top note of pink grapefruit, bergamot, geranium, and a crisp apple accord. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The heart note is slightly spicy yet elegant\u2014featuring elemi, a beautifully fresh, aquatic-like rose, and subtle hints of lavender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the drydown, the fragrance unfolds as warm, woody, and elegant, with rich vanilla, tonka bean, soft musk notes, and\u2014quite typical of my signature style\u2014a sophisticated vetiver note.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/6_eau_d_eclat_2025051_no_refletion-1080x1080.jpg\" alt=\"GRAVEL Eau D'&#xC9;clat Extrait de Parfum in front of its matching packaging featuring a geometric pattern in turquoise, orange, and brown on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-136218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/6_eau_d_eclat_2025051_no_refletion-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/6_eau_d_eclat_2025051_no_refletion-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/6_eau_d_eclat_2025051_no_refletion-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/6_eau_d_eclat_2025051_no_refletion-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/6_eau_d_eclat_2025051_no_refletion-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/6_eau_d_eclat_2025051_no_refletion.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And what about Eau D&#8217;\u00c9clat?<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for Eau D&#8217;\u00c9clat, the name itself reflects the character of the fragrance\u2014radiant, luminous, and full of light. For this creation, I chose black currant as one of the central elements of the top note, combined with davana and pomegranate. The opening is lively, radiant, and full of energy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its heart, the fragrance becomes softer and more elegant, revealing delicate notes of magnolia and lily of the valley, along with subtle oolong tea accords that lend the composition a sense of transparency and sophistication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of this rests on a sophisticated base of patchouli, soft incense, sandalwood, and warm amber notes. The finish gives the fragrance a beautiful sillage and leaves behind an elegant and sensual signature. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes Eau D&#8217;Ivine and Eau D&#8217;\u00c9clat typical Gravel fragrances?<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think these two fragrances fit perfectly into the world of Gravel. They capture the brand&#8217;s signature freshness while also bringing a certain originality to the table. That&#8217;s exactly what makes the difference for me.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are Eau D&#8217;Ivine and Eau D&#8217;\u00c9clat typical of your style?<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every perfumer has their own signature style, in a way. Of course, that doesn&#8217;t mean they can&#8217;t adapt to different styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, these two briefings were rather unusual for me, since I usually work with oriental, woody, dark, or smoky compositions rather than classic fresh scents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s exactly why this project was such an exciting challenge for me. I tried to give both fragrances as much character as possible. And I think I succeeded.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you have composed Eau D&#8217;Ivine and Eau D&#8217;\u00c9clat the same way ten years ago\u2014or do they show how your style has evolved?<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, one&#8217;s personal style continues to evolve over the years. I have been working in the perfume industry for more than 40 years now, and during that time I have become familiar with countless new ingredients\u2014new aromatic chemicals, natural extracts, and innovative technologies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a perfumer, you\u2019re constantly discovering new aspects of these materials and using them in different ways. This allows your own signature style to continually evolve. Of course, you maintain your personal signature style, but at the same time, you incorporate new facets and modern textures into your creations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, for example, we have access to significantly more aquatic notes and innovative molecules than we did twenty years ago. And the same is true for many other raw materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why my own approach to work changes quite naturally over time. I don&#8217;t know if these scents would have smelled the same ten years ago as they do today, but I think my signature style is still clearly recognizable. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE_20af4fe6-d852-429d-9fc7-1e53bd1b2c0b.png\" alt=\"GRAVEL Eau D'Ivine Extrait de Parfum displayed in its matching packaging, featuring a purple geometric pattern on a shiny, reflective surface.\" class=\"wp-image-136220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE_20af4fe6-d852-429d-9fc7-1e53bd1b2c0b.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE_20af4fe6-d852-429d-9fc7-1e53bd1b2c0b-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE_20af4fe6-d852-429d-9fc7-1e53bd1b2c0b-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/www.alzd.de\/wp-content\/2026\/07\/GRAVEL_EAU_D_IVINE_20af4fe6-d852-429d-9fc7-1e53bd1b2c0b-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally: What makes a fragrance truly great in your opinion today? And where do you see the future heading for you and the perfume industry in the coming years? <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I believe that every fragrance needs a distinctive signature. That has always been essential to me when creating perfumes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Countless fragrances are launched every year. If you really want to stand out and be distinctive, you need character\u2014something that\u2019s instantly recognizable and, ideally, will still be around ten years from now.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will be interesting to see how the perfume industry continues to evolve. New trends, new fragrance chemicals, and new natural raw materials are constantly emerging, all of which influence fragrance creation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s hard to predict. What matters most to me is continuing to create fragrances with their own identity and genuine originality\u2014and not simply repeating what already exists.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Mark, thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ausliebezumduft.de\/collections\/gravel\" style=\"background-color:#52322d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gravel<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was a real pleasure for me to interview the renowned perfumer Mark Buxton. 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