About us
THE HOUSE
G & C Atelier is a modern fragrance house founded in Johannesburg, built on the belief that fragrance is a quiet expression of identity — something that often speaks before words.
Each composition is carefully structured to balance projection, elegance, and wearability, allowing the fragrance to unfold naturally on the skin.
CRAFT & COMPOSITION
At G & C Atelier, fragrance is approached as a form of composition. Each scent is created using carefully selected French fragrance oils and blended into refined structures designed to reveal depth, balance, and harmony as it develops.
The collection reflects the foundations of contemporary perfumery while expressing its own identity through thoughtful composition.
THE FOUNDERS
G & C Atelier was founded by Gijs Volkersz and Claire Watson, bringing together two complementary perspectives.
GIJS VOLKERSZ
Gijs brings a focused and disciplined approach, defined by clarity, ambition, and forward momentum — shaping the structural foundation of the house.
CLAIRE WATSON
Claire brings a complementary perspective shaped by intuition, warmth, and expressive elegance — guiding the creative direction of the collection.
Together, these perspectives form the foundation of G & C Atelier — a balance of structure and intuition, expressed through contrast, composition, and identity.
THE PHILOSOPHY
Fragrance is more than scent. It is presence. It is identity. It speaks before words. Choose what reflects you.
For those who choose quietly. Crafted with intention.
OUR MISSION
To build a modern fragrance house grounded in intention — creating refined compositions that express identity, balance, and quiet confidence.