Daniel Pescio is an award-winning perfumer based in Paris, who has created fragrances for both his own brand and also niche perfume houses. Born in Brazil, he graduated from ISIPCA, the world-famous school of perfumery based in Versailles, and since then has worked worldwide especially in France, Brazil and Japan, focused on fragrance creation and perfume training. In 2016, after discovering the art of listening to perfume in the Kōdō ceremony at the Shino-ryū school in Japan, he began creating sensory-olfactory artworks: perfumes meant to be consumed. Daniel’s creations explore synesthesia and the ephemeral nature of scents.
Daniel Pescio is an award-winning perfumer based in Paris, who has created fragrances for both his own brand and also niche perfume houses. Born in Brazil, he graduated from ISIPCA, the world-famous school of perfumery based in Versailles, and since then has worked worldwide especially in France, Brazil and Japan, focused on fragrance creation and perfume training. In 2016, after discovering the art of listening to perfume in the Kōdō ceremony at the Shino-ryū school in Japan, he began creating sensory-olfactory artworks: perfumes meant to be consumed. Daniel’s creations explore synesthesia and the ephemeral nature of scents.
Portfolio
2025
Ei-to Art Center
Awajishima, Japan
Wacca Awaji Scent x Art Project – The Rice Experience
Olfactory Exhibition about the scent of rice from different perspectives. In collaboration with Ryuji Onari, urushi artist
2024
Homo Faber Biennale
Venice, Italy
The Journey of Life – Les Fleurs d’une vie
Olfactory installation of glass incense holder with a combination of incenses burning several times a day. In collaboration with Felipe Ripon, product designer.
ENSA Centre d’art La Maréchalerie
Versailles, France
La Grotte de l’amitié – Les troglodytes
Olfactory installation for the exhibition’s room.
Centre d’Art Contemporain de l’Abbaye de Maubuisson
Val d'Oise, France
Sentience, écouter le parfum de la couleur – La sphère du temps
Olfactory installation with incense burning several times a day. The scent changed every week during the 4 months of the exhibition.
2022
Tatami Art Museum
Eiheiji Temple, Fukui, Japan
In Praise of Zen – Imaginary landscapes
Scent & Poetry installation inspired by On Kawara’s work.
2020
Garden Lab Gallery
Kyoto, Japan
Nuit Blanche Kyoto – Le temps qui passe, petit à petit
Inspired by the world of Urushi and the history of Kyoto in collaboration with Ryuji Onari, urushi artist.
2019
Villa Kujoyama / Art Residency
Kyoto, Japan
Open Studio Villa Kujoyama – Réverbérations Olfactives
Inspired by Kōdō Ceremony and synaesthesia, the participants were invited for a multi-sensory ritual to smell some fragrances, to drink a perfume and enjoy a kaleidoscopic scented tree.
The Terminal Kyoto Gallery
Kyoto, Japan
Nuit Blanche Kyoto – The sensory of the ephemeral
Inspired by Genji Monogatari’s Tales, some perfumes were presented on tatami and bottles.