ABOUT Us
The Essence of Timeless
Luxury
At 3 Notes, fragrance becomes emotion. We craft modern interpretations of iconic luxury scents, designed to feel timeless and personal.
OUR STORY
Four Generations, One Passion
For over 100 years, our family has dedicated their lives to the art of perfumery, passing down secrets, techniques, and an unwavering commitment to excellence through each generation.
1919 - THE BEGINNING
Henri Dubois
Our story began when Henri Dubois opened a small perfumery in Grasse, crafting bespoke fragrances for European royalty and aristocrats.
1955 - EXPANSION
Jacques Dubois
Henri's son Jacques expanded the business internationally while maintaining the family's dedication to traditional craftsmanship.
1987 - RENAISSANCE
Marie Dubois
Marie brought fresh innovation while honoring ancestral techniques, establishing Elysian Collection as a symbol of modern luxury.
2015 - NEW CHAPTER
The Fourth Generation
Today, Marie's children continue the legacy, blending cutting-edge techniques with century-old family recipes.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Scent is Memory, Emotion, Identity
Perfume is the most intimate form of luxury, it whispers who you are before you speak.
At 3 Notes, we don’t just craft scents; we shape identities and moments.
We believe every fragrance has a soul, one that evolves with you, lingers in memory,and becomes a quiet signature you leave behind.
Each creation is a tribute to the true spirit of perfume, its depth, its elegance, and its power to connect emotion with essence.
More You
The right fragrance becomes part of you. It settles in, like finding a missing piece of your identity. Each scent is intentionally crafted to support the feeling you seek, be it confidence, calm, or just being more you.
Art Shaped by Time
A century of perfumery has taught us to see fragrance as an art form. The balance, emotion, and precision of every detail are shaped with care and experience. We create each perfume with a sense of purpose, tradition, and quiet mastery.
Handcrafted Excellence
Every fragrance follows the highest standards of safety and care. Our IFRA-certified formulations are shaped with the precision of modern French perfumery. From ingredients to refinement, each step reflects the responsibility our family has upheld for generations.
His vision
Founder’s Inspiration
There is a moment in perfumery where a simple idea begins to breathe. A memory, a dream, a feeling… slowly turns into notes, textures and emotions you can hold. To me, a fragrance is a story translated into a bottle, something alive that carries meaning with it.
My journey into this world led me deeper into our heritage and eventually gave me the privilege of contributing as an expert on ancient Gandhashastra and cosmetology at global platforms like the G20. It made me realize how rich, powerful and beautiful our fragrance tradition truly is.
Over the years I learned that crafting a perfume takes patience, intuition and respect for the time it needs. There is a hidden world behind every scent, the trials, the quiet refinements, the surprises that shape its final form. Most people never see this side, but it is where the true soul of perfumery lives.
I wanted to share that soul with others. To create fragrances that feel personal and honest, scents that grow on you gently until they feel like a part of your own story.
3 Notes is my way of bringing this deeper world to you, where a dream becomes a fragrance, and a fragrance becomes a feeling that stays with you.
With gratitude,
Abhijeet C. Kelkar
Founder, 3 Notes
The Process
Artistry in Every Drop
Our master perfumers spend years perfecting each fragrance, carefully selecting and blending the finest ingredients from around the world.
Ingredient Selection
We source only the rarest and most exquisite ingredients, from Bulgarian rose to Indonesian patchouli. 
Formulation
Each scent undergoes countless iterations, balancing top, heart, and base notes to perfection. 
Maturation
Fragrances age in oak barrels, allowing the notes to harmonize and develop complexity. 
Bottling
Hand-bottled and packaged with care, each product is a work of art. 
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