IFF has announced the appointment of two new perfumers to its Paris-based team: Alexandra Carlin as Senior Fine Fragrance Perfumer and Alex Lee as Fine Fragrance Perfumer.
The fragrance house said these strategic additions will help to enhance its creative prowess in the world of perfumery.
"We’re excited for the talent and creative energy that Alexandra and Alex will bring to IFF Scent," said Sabrya Meflah, president, Fine Fragrance, IFF. "Alexandra’s ability to translate deep emotions into beautiful and unique olfactory stories, coupled with Alex’s intuitive grasp of fragrance composition and boundless curiosity will undoubtedly enrich our artistic collective."
Alexandra Carlin studied perfumery at the famous French school ISIPCA, before joining Dior Parfums where she saw the creation of iconic scents like Dior Homme and Pure Poison. Mentored by Maurice Roucel, she developed an experimental approach to ingredient selection and fragrance creation. Her notable works include Diptyque Kyoto, Margiela Replica Matcha Meditation, Amouage Honour Woman, BDK Velvet Tonka and L’Artisan Parfumeur Tonka Blanc.
Alex Lee’s journey into perfumery began with a childhood fascination with freshly shampooed hair, leading him to make the change from pre-medical studies in California to mastering French in Lyon and subsequently studying at the prestigious Grasse Institute of Perfumery and ISIPCA. He subsequently developed a distinctive style, favoring ingredients like orange blossom, patchouli, saffron and orris. His creations include Dolce & Gabbana’s Velvet Infusion, Chloé l’Atelier des Fleurs Nuit d’Oranger, Penhaligon’s Agarbathi and Salvatore Ferragamo Rinascimento.
