Histoires The Perfumes. Gérald Ghislain wrote his own stories with the perfumes. He creates perfumes that are rich in temperament and very romantic. Gérald Ghislain was born in the south of France and raised in Morocco. He grew up surrounded by Mediterranean scents. This is reflected in the scents, the packaging and the names of the scents. A perfume is a very sensitive and sensual medium, with which scents can be read through the skin. His fragrance library is inspired by historical figures from the 18th and 19th centuries.