“In order to speak about “Pride”, I searched inside myself and what I am proud of bringing to the table when I make perfume. I am proud of my perfume culture, coming from the past, the classics, and vintage perfumery. But I am also proud of being contemporary in the sense of innovation and fun. Of course, this is personal and can’t be valid for everyone. But I had to start somewhere, and I decided to go from personal to — hopefully — universal. I think that one of the highest forms of perfume composition and perfume families is the chypre…” — Miguel Matos
‘I have created a perfume house with a name that conveys a simple message to anyone interested in fragrances. No further explanation or complex stories are needed. Calling my brand ‘Der Duft’ (The Fragrance) sums it up perfectly. The intention is that every perfume, every fragrance, creates its own story and associations for the person wearing it.’ – Anselm Skogstad, Founder & Director
