

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

“Obsession can cause the unthinkable.”
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
Director
Tom Tykwer
Budget
63.7M
Revenue
135.0M
Status
Released
Production
Constantin Film, VIP Medienfonds 4, NEF Productions, Davis Films, Castelao Productions, Rising Star Productions, DreamWorks Pictures, Summit Entertainment, Bernd Eichinger Productions