Synopsis
The story revolves around a strange young man born in 18th Century Paris, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, whose prodigious gift of an incomparable sense of smell and inexplicable lack of personal scent isolates him from society. Obsessed with the rich sensory world he alone inhabits, his single objective in life becomes the preservation of the perfect scent: the skin of young, beautiful virgins.

Cast
Ben Whishaw as Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, the young man without a scent of his own but a strong sense of smell. He is anti-social and obsessive.

Dustin Hoffman as Giuseppe Baldini, the man who employs Grenouille at his shop of perfume. He teaches Grenouille how to capture smells and create perfume.

Alan Rickman as Antoine Richis, the father of Laura. He fears for his daughter's safety but finds it hard to protect her.

Rachel Hurd-Wood as Laura Richis, the daughter of the powerful Richis and the subject of Grenouille's attention. Her scent, he feels, will complete his collection.