KARINE VINCHON SPEHNER
Karine Vinchon Spehner's childhood in Normandy, France, was marked by the fragrant memories of her grandfather's biscuit shop and the region's picturesque apple orchards. These captivating scents fueled her curiosity about perfumery and led her to pursue a career in the field. Karine enrolled at ISIPCA, the prestigious perfumery school in Versailles, to hone her skills and deepen her understanding of the craft.
Upon completing her education, Karine began her professional journey at Robertet, a renowned fragrance firm, under the mentorship of master perfumer Michel Almairac. Throughout her career, she has created exceptional fragrances for brands such as Amouage, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Memo Paris, and Brioni. Some of her most popular creations include Amouage Interlude Woman, Amouage Memoir Man, L'Artisan Parfumeur Batucada, and the recent Amouage Boundless.
Karine Vinchon Spehner's perfumes are characterized by their abundant natural raw ingredients and her penchant for ambery and woody notes. She is particularly fond of working with patchouli and vetiver, often incorporating these elements into her creations. Her unique approach to perfumery focuses on the generosity of these ingredients, which lends depth and complexity to her fragrances.
Karine's inspirations are deeply rooted in her childhood memories and the natural world around her. She weaves these evocative scents into her creations, connecting her past experiences and her present work. One example of this connection is her fragrance, Tiger's Nest, inspired by a meeting with Clara at the Cinéhaïku short film festival sponsored by Memo Paris in Gordes. This heady, rich, and ambery scent encapsulates the essence of Karine's affinity for nature's abundance.
Karine Vinchon Spehner's journey in the world of perfumery is marked by her passion for the natural world and her ability to capture its essence in her creations. Her education at ISIPCA and her early career under Michel Almairac's guidance has shaped her into a master perfumer with a unique and generous approach to perfume creation. Karine's fragrances, influenced by her childhood memories and love for natural raw ingredients, leave an indelible impression on those who experience them.
