Aromatic fusion of art and fragrance in Nez 1+1's interdisciplinary scent collection
In the ever-evolving world of perfumery, Jeanne Doré's Nez 1+1 project is pushing boundaries by pairing artists with perfumers to create one-of-a-kind scents that reflect the collaborators' unique worlds. The latest collaboration, **Ansongo**, was unveiled in June 2025, and it's a testament to the magic that unfolds when creativity meets craftsmanship.
French-Senegalese actor and director Aïssa Maïga and perfumer Dora Baghriche joined forces to create this earthy, spicy, and fruity masterpiece. With a unique date note inspired by the doum palm tree, Ansongo is a fragrance that is as captivating as it is personal.
The process begins with a magical first meeting, where the artist and the perfumer delve into each other's creative perspectives. For Aïssa Maïga, visiting the lab for the first time was like stepping into a child's wonderland, discovering essential oils and raw ingredients that would become the building blocks of their scent. Meanwhile, Dora Baghriche found the freedom to experiment beyond the constraints of larger commercial projects, making the lab a creative playground for both parties.
The outcome is a fragrance that is deeply personal and experimental, a unique synergy between the artist's vision and the perfumer's craft. Each Nez 1+1 perfume is available in a limited edition and comes with a detailed booklet explaining the partnership behind it and the final formula.
This collaboration was initiated by Ammin Youssouf, the co-founder of The Colors. Nez 1+1 is an ongoing series of limited-edition fragrances, launched to further materialize the world of perfumes as a creative realm.
Nez explores the limitless world of fragrance innovation by matchmaking creatives with renowned perfumers. The project aims to open up the perfume industry as a cultural and creative subject, not just a luxury business. Perfumery is viewed as an act of translation by Jeanne Doré, leading to collaborations with creatives from various disciplines.
Ansongo by Dora Baghriche and Aïssa Maïga is available for purchase at shop.bynez.com for €35. Previous collaborations include Akrame Benallal, a Paris-based chef, and perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, who created Adorem, and Nicolas Beaulieu, a perfumer, and sculptor Jeanne Vicerial, who teamed up to create Amoressence.
The Nez 1+1 perfume process involves artists visiting laboratories to discover various essential oils and raw materials. This unique approach not only results in exceptional fragrances but also fosters relationships that often continue long after the final selection.
In the realm of Nez 1+1, perfumery is more than just a luxury business; it's a creative realm where artists and perfumers come together to create something truly extraordinary.
In the realms of Nez 1+1, artistic and perfumery worlds converge, as evident in the collaboration between French-Senegalese actor and director Aïssa Maïga and perfumer Dora Baghriche, resulting in the creation of the captivating, earthy, spicy, and fruity fragrance, Ansongo. This uniquely personal perfume, inspired by the doum palm tree, is part of the home-and-garden, fashion-and-beauty, and lifestyle realm, accentuating the magical marriage of creativity and craftsmanship.
