CECILE MATTON

Cécile Matton is a senior perfumer who has left her mark on the world of fragrance with her creations for some of the most iconic brands in the industry. Before joining Mane as a senior perfumer, she has worked with renowned fragrance companies such as IFF and Givaudan.

Growing up in Africa, Cécile was surrounded by strong smells due to the heat, and this is where her love for fragrances began. As a teenager, she started mixing fragrances using essences sold in Pier Import shops in France before pursuing her dream of becoming a perfumer.

Cécile's portfolio includes notable fragrances such as YSL Baby Doll, Valentino Gold, and Viktor & Rolf Bonbon. She also created the sexy offering Élegance Animale in the Lalique Noir Premier Collection, which has been hailed as the most "animalic" fragrance.

Her love for nutmeg and the green Chypre accord is evident in her creations. When asked about her process, she revealed that she generally works on 10-20 perfumes at a time and sometimes needs to pause and smell wool to refresh her nose.

Despite the limitations of regulations and the need to please as many people as possible, Cécile finds excitement in working with new ingredients and exploring new paths. She believes that improving one's sense of smell has a lot to do with memory and recommends training repeatedly to enhance appreciation for fragrances.