About Us

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

Creating perfumes inspired by the epochs of time — from ancient cultures and worldly mysteries to the wonders of the present day and the imagination of futures yet to come.

The movements of the stars and heavens—especially the timing of the solstices and equinoxes—held profound significance for nearly all ancient cultures. My house logo, an eight-pointed star, the symbol of Inanna carved into stone by the Sumerians around 5,000 years ago, reflects this enduring celestial connection. It represents not only the cosmos and humanity’s ancient relationship with the heavens, linking past and present, but also the future—when our civilisation may one day reach and explore new worlds. Together, these elements converge 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