Miguel Matos

Miguel Matos is a perfumer and writer with a background as a respected critic at Fragrantica. From his studio in Almada, Portugal, he creates fragrances that thrive on contrast and surprise: not polished to perfection, but layered, intriguing, and full of character. Drawing on years of experience smelling and writing about countless perfumes, he combines deep knowledge with an artistic, curious approach. With his own label, Miguel Matos Perfumes, and collaborations with international brands, he shows that perfume can be more than beautiful—it can challenge, provoke, and tell a story.