About Us

Mountain landscape in Graubünden at golden hour

About ten years ago, I was looking for a gift for my brother. He wanted a perfume. What began as a simple purchase became the start of a passion that hasn't let go of me since.

Over time, I found myself drawn more and more toward niche perfumery, where fragrances are created away from the mainstream, with their own character and a clear signature.

Close-up of a bottle, my first niche fragrance

My first niche perfume

“Buying a bottle for several hundred francs blind rarely feels right.”

Dusk over the mountains of Graubünden

Caumasee and Flimserstein

The Name ALVASUL

From Romansh, my connection to Graubünden and the mountains. Alva stands for dawn, Sul for sun. Two states of light that flow into one another, just as a good fragrance evolves over time while keeping its own character.

Portrait of ALVASUL founder

ALVASUL is my answer to the problem that accompanied me for a long time. A curated decant shop from Switzerland that makes the world of niche fragrances accessible. For everyone who's curious but hasn't found their way in yet. For everyone who wants to experience a fragrance on their own skin before deciding.

The Fit Score

Longevity, versatility, niche level, blind buy risk — so you know what you're getting into.

Discovery Sets

Several coordinated fragrances for a genuine introduction to niche perfumery.

Find your favorite fragrance.