ALEX LEE
Alex Lee, a renowned perfumer currently working with Mane, has built an impressive portfolio creating fragrances for prominent brands such as Lancôme, Carolina Herrera, and Penhaligon's. Born and raised in California, Lee's multicultural background and passion for scent have shaped his unique approach to perfume creation. In this biography, we will delve into his early life, education, career, achievements, and the inspirations and stories behind his exceptional work in the world of perfumery.
Growing up in California, Alex Lee was fascinated with scent at an early age. Chasing girls on the playground to smell their shampooed hair was a testament to his budding interest in fragrances. This fascination led to a passion for collecting perfume bottles, eventually forming the foundation of his career in the fragrance industry.
Initially studying for a career in medicine, Alex realized that perfumery allowed him to follow his dreams of helping others while pursuing his passion. After meeting a scientist in the field, he decided to pursue his studies in Grasse, the birthplace of perfumery and the ideal location to learn about natural raw materials. In 2007, he left California to study French in Lyon. The following year, he was admitted to the Grasse Institute of Perfumery. After several assistant roles in fragrance houses in Grasse, he was accepted into ISIPCA.
Upon graduation, Alex was chosen to train at Mane's Perfumery School. He began training at the global headquarters in Bar-sur-Loup and spent a year at the Manhattan office before joining the Mane team in Paris.
In 2013, Alex won the young perfumer competition "The Scent of Esxence - 5 Years of Excellence." Since then, he has created fragrances for Maison Lancôme, Salvatore Ferragamo, and exceptional perfume brands such as Sillages, Penhaligon's, and Masque Milano. Some of his most popular compositions include Lancôme Figues & Agrumes, Carolina Herrera Gold Myrrh Absolute, and Penhaligon's Agarbathi.
Alex's passion for fragrance stems from the belief that it serves as emotional medicine, evoking feelings and memories. Drawing on his multicultural background, Lee is able to connect with people through his fragrances, offering a fresh and innovative touch to the industry. His approach to perfume creation reflects his sincerity, humility, and curiosity about the French culture and language, which have allowed him to forge passionate and lasting relationships in the fragrance world.
