About Us

Centauri Perfumes is a fully independent artisan perfume house, hand-crafted in small batches in Yorkshire, England. It was founded by self-taught perfumer Peter Carter and officially launched on 22 December 2019 at 4:19 AM, timed to align with the winter solstice.

The movements of the stars and heavens—particularly the timing of solstices and equinoxes—were of profound significance to nearly all ancient cultures. Our house logo, a star, reflects this celestial connection. It symbolises not only the cosmos and the importance of the heavens but also the future, where our civilisation will one day explore new worlds. At the same time, it honours the past—the star symbol chosen as our logo was carved in stone by the ancient Sumerians thousands of years ago. These elements unite in the eternal present moment.

The conceptual foundation of the house is expressed through Past, Present, and Future—three distinct collections that reflect different eras of human experience.

  • Past, represented in red, is symbolised by fire—one of the most vital discoveries in the evolution of our ancestors. This collection draws direct inspiration from the mysteries of ancient cultures around the world. It serves as an homage to our origins, with a focus on the use of high-quality natural materials.

  • Present, shown in white, represents our modern age. This line is free to explore contemporary inspirations, blending natural ingredients with modern aroma chemicals in a harmonious balance. It reflects the dynamic nature of today's world through a mixed-media approach.

  • Future, coloured blue—the hue of the sky—symbolises humanity’s journey into the cosmos. This collection places greater emphasis on modern synthetic materials, echoing our collective aspiration to expand beyond Earth. It is inspired by a hope for humanity’s evolution toward universal peace and a higher cosmic consciousness.

Together, the three collections represent three styles of perfumery across three ages—each one a tribute to where we have been, where we are, and where we are going.

Peter Carter