SYLVIE JOURDET

Born far from Grasse and with no connections in the perfume industry, her career path is atypical. She began her studies in pharmacy, but was then attracted to cosmetic formulation.  She enrolled at ISIPCA, where she developed a passion for perfume and changed direction. After working for a big laboratory in the sector, she put her expertise to work for young brands, helping them with their creative process.

In 2000, she founded her own company, Créassence. Here she creates fragrances for niche brands such as Histoires de Parfums, Olibanum, The Burren Perfumery, Razza Fragrances, Dear Diary, Maître Parfumeur et Gantier and works on olfaction projects for major companies such as BNP, Orange and the Tour de France.

Her commitment and actions to promote and enhance the profession of perfumer-creator led her to become President of the Société Française des Parfumeurs from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2017. She is now Honorary President. In 2011, she was made a Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur. A teacher at ISIPCA and the University of Montpellier, she is also a member of Cosmetic Valley and treasurer of the International Society of Perfume-Creators, of which she is a founding member.