The Story
From pharmacist to perfumer
MIGLOT Parfums is the personal story of Kristof Lefebre. A story about the magic of scent . How it lingers and inspires. Evokes memories and releases emotions. Or how scent becomes pure feeling .
At a young age Kristof became fascinated by perfume. What started with a simple fragrance box for children would eventually become a passion that lasted for years, which – as happens with growing up – faded into the background when Kristof went to study and later became a pharmacist. Until the day he decided to follow his heart.
Kristof's scientific background proved to be the perfect basis for his education at the renowned perfume school ISIPCA, affiliated with the universities of Versailles and Padova. And he delved into aromachology and neurocosmetics.
With this knowledge, Kristof founded MIGLOT Parfums in 2020, with a first Maison MIGLOT in Ghent. A place where Kristof and his team welcome their customers personally and in a warm, homely atmosphere to go on a fascinating scent journey together.
As personal as your Smile
Humanizing perfumes since 2020
When choosing a perfume, empathy is at least as important as craftsmanship . “When customers come to us, we offer them a blank canvas, so to speak,” Kristof explains. “And it all starts with listening. Understanding why choosing perfumes is quite difficult. Together we look for what moves them. In all openness and without pigeonholing. We are curious and genuinely care about how someone feels when wearing a perfume.”
Because if more than one in two perfumes in Belgium is not worn, then we have to ask ourselves how things are going now. MIGLOT Parfums wants to do it differently.
“In my opinion, the reason for existence of many perfume houses is unclear. Why do they make perfume? What is their motivation? We want to see a smile, and we do not want to create a distance between the maker and the wearer of the perfume. Each of our perfumes contains an extra dimension: humanity . No dry, distant logos where money machines are the beating heart. No perfumes where emotions have made way for empty marketing stories.”
MIGLOT INSIDER
We create perfumes together with you
The importance of personal connection is also reflected in the MIGLOT INSIDERS program, in which five people are selected twice a year to work on five projects within MIGLOT Parfums for five months. These can range from niche perfume connoisseurs to students who usually only choose a perfumed deodorant. But each of them is involved and provides personal input, from determining new formulas to feedback on packaging. “We strongly believe in this approach. We want to avoid impersonal test panels, and opt for sincere feedback from people who really want to get to know our brand,” says Victor, a junior perfumer who has a marketing background himself and is currently a perfumer-in-training.
The Perfumes
Genderfree Formulas
Unlike most perfume houses, MIGLOT Parfums does not believe in fragrances by gender. No rules and no one-scent-fits-all , but special Formulas instead of marketing names that lead, mislead or seduce.
Eaux de parfum composed with expertise and feeling – from warm, woody scents to fresh citrus notes or floral tones, to pronounced leather and oud. In the MIGLOT Fragrance Lab, new formulas are constantly being devised and composed, often based on valuable input from customers.
Maisons MIGLOT
Belgian Perfume House with open doors
MIGLOT Parfums welcomes you to two Maisons, in Ghent and Antwerp. Our Maisons prove that a A fragrance lab doesn't have to feel clinical. Designed according to the philosophy of the brand, serene and welcoming , our Maisons are places to 'land', to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and the worries of everyday life for a while and let yourself be guided by your nose - and your heart.
Maison MIGLOT Gent is where it all began for this Belgian perfume house. Over the years, the Maison on Koophandelsplein has become a permanent fixture for those looking for a special fragrance story. As a kind of 'open kitchen', the fragrance lab offers a unique insight into the world of perfume and how it is created.
Maison MIGLOT Antwerp will open its doors in December 2024, right next to the Bourlaschouwburg. In one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods of the city, MIGLOT Parfums wants to prove that perfume can be 'affordable luxury', as a special gift for yourself or someone you care about.
In both cities, you can take part in perfume workshops, guided by master perfumer Kristof Lefebre. It's the perfect chance to explore the fascinating world of fragrance in depth, alongside friends, family, or colleagues.
Kristof, Victor and the MIGLOT team are happy to welcome you.