The first forum for expertise, professions, and training in perfumery
At a time when the perfume industry is undergoing profound change—driven by environmental issues, the expectations of new generations, market diversification, and technological innovation—it is essential to highlight the professions, training programs, and career paths that shape this sector of excellence.
For the first time, Paris Perfume Week is offering a forum on perfume expertise, professions, and training, featuring presentations by professionals and training providers.
Where ?
Palais Brongniart – 1st floor
Exhibitors
Business France is the public consulting business serving the international development of the French economy. It is responsible for fostering export-led growth by French businesses, as well as promoting and facilitating foreign investment in France.
It promotes France’s firms, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location, and also runs the V.I.E program.
Business France has more than 1,400 personnel, both in France and in 53 countries throughout the world.
Just like you, an idea to create with freedom, audacity, and purpose. We wanted to make an impact—not just on brands, but on the people they touch. We dreamed of designing brands rooted in culture, telling stories that last.
Centdegrés was born from this dream. Today, we are a global creative agency powered by passion, talent, and a bold process.
Our process begins with brand intelligence, making bold, sustainable choices that craft meaningful messages. Through creation, we aim to be unforgettable, designing irreplaceable icons. With respect for culture, we balance passion and reinvention, building successful brands.
Our motto? Be bold. Be unforgettable.
At Centdegrés, we design for impact, culture, and boldness. Together, let’s turn ideas into unforgettable icons.
Founded in 1976, Cinquième Sens is a reference in the world of perfumery. It offers perfumery creation and consulting services, as well as Qualiopi certified training programs aimed at both enthusiasts and professionals in the sector, covering a wide range of topics from the basics of olfaction to market knowledge enhancement. Additionally, Cinquième Sens organizes creation workshops for the general public and businesses, providing a playful and educational experience around the world of scents.
Located at 16-18 rue de Monttessuy, near the Eiffel Tower, Cinquième Sens also features a unique space where visitors can explore a multitude of raw materials and perfumes categorized by themes. Furthermore, a shared laboratory allows the most experienced enthusiasts to formulate their own olfactory creations.
In collaboration with 15 partners in France (including in Grasse) and internationally (Italy, Netherlands, United States, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Israel), Cinquième Sens extends its expertise and influence worldwide, thus reinforcing its position as a major player in the perfumery industry.
CPL Aromas is an independent, family-owned international fragrance house founded in 1971 in the United Kingdom by brothers Michael and Terry Pickthall. It is positioned as one of the largest fragrance composition houses in the world, specializing exclusively in the creation of unique fragrances for a wide range of applications (fine fragrances, personal care, home fragrances, and household products). The company operates dozens of sites worldwide and serves clients in more than 100 countries, with a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and sustainability.
Darmon Étiquettes, a family-owned company for over 40 years, specializes in the printing of self-adhesive labels. Originally dedicated to the industrial sector, we also bring our expertise and the excellence of our craftsmanship to the luxury industry.
DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty, combining advanced science with creative expertise in fragrance and taste. Born from the merger of DSM and Firmenich, the company develops innovative, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and sensory experiences worldwide.
Founded in 2011, the École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique offers postgraduate programs (Master’s level, BAC+5) in Paris and Grasse, enabling young professionals to master creative processes while gaining insight into the constraints of production, quality control, marketing, and sales.
From its inception, the project has benefited from the support of numerous companies and institutions within the fragrance and cosmetics industry. They are now brought together within the Academic Advisory Board, chaired by Maurice Alhadève, former director of ISIPCA.
Within this framework, companies and institutions such as Dior, Interparfums, L’Oréal, IFF, DSM-Firmenich, Takasago, Givaudan, and the Fédération Française du Parfum contribute to the development of academic content aligned with industry expectations.
The École Supérieure du Parfum & de la Cosmétique, whose mission is to train cultured, perceptive, open-minded, and pragmatic young professionals with strong technical expertise, thus benefits from all the assets necessary to ensure the success of its cohesive and innovative academic project.
Launched in 2017 by the Grasse Country Entrepreneurs Club, Grasse Expertise is a collective and territorial brand that brings together 90 members from the Perfumery, Flavors, Cosmetics, and Health & Wellness sectors. Its DNA is based on three commitments: local roots, promoting expertise, and supporting local agriculture.
We invite you to the GIP Open House. A unique opportunity to visit one of the most famous perfume schools in the world! Discover our programs, our teaching approach, and everything that makes the GIP an excellent training program for future perfumers. Let yourself be guided, smell precious raw materials, and participate in interactive activities to better understand the world of scents.
FEAT (The International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades) est une association professionnelle mondiale fondée en 1977, représentant près de 750 entreprises membres dans 66 pays. Elle soutient les intérêts des secteurs des arômes, des parfums et des huiles essentielles à travers la collaboration, la recherche, l’éducation et la promotion des bonnes pratiques au sein de l’industrie.
Un élément clé de l’offre éducative d’IFEAT est la récente IFEAT Academy, qui propose un développement professionnel flexible et reconnu par l’industrie via une plateforme d’apprentissage en ligne dédiée. Conçu par des experts du secteur et du monde académique, le programme offre différents parcours d’apprentissage, permettant aux professionnels de développer leurs compétences et leurs connaissances dans les domaines des arômes et des parfums grâce à un apprentissage en autonomie.
Ifeat offers professional development for the aroma trades through a bespoke remote learning platform. The current programme builds on the original ICATS (International Centre for Aroma Trade Studies) course, created by industry expert Dr Tony Curtis, and has been adapted to meet the sector’s need for flexible yet rigorous specialist education in flavour and fragrance.
Designed to suit individual learning needs, the asynchronous online courses are written by both industry professionals and academic experts. They comprehensively cover the flavour and fragrance aspects of the aroma trades. Successful completion of coursework leads to the highly respected IFEAT Full Diploma or Certificate. As all units are assignment-based, there is no requirement for attendance or examinations, allowing learners to study entirely at their own pace.
The programme supports graduates and professionals across a range of roles, from perfumers and flavourists to scientists, technicians and researchers, helping participants enhance their expertise and contribute additional value to their organisations.
Founded more than 50 years ago at the initiative of renowned perfumer Jean-Jacques Guerlain, ISIPCA has established itself as a leading reference in the fields of perfumery, cosmetics, and flavorings.
Its ambition is to pass on to French and international students, as well as industry professionals, unique French expertise in the scientific, technical, and marketing domains.
ISIPCA’s professional training is grounded in in-depth knowledge of raw materials, mastery of formulation, analysis, and quality control techniques, as well as a thorough understanding of consumer needs.
Discover the school and its programs in Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Fashion Design & Accessories, as well as Fragrances & Cosmetics.
Specialized in higher education in the fields of fashion and beauty, Istituto Marangoni Paris adopts a hands-on teaching approach based on practical projects developed in collaboration with leading maisons such as Balmain, Giambattista Valli, Cartier, Chloé, Symrise, and By Kilian, among others.
The cornerstone of Istituto Marangoni’s distinctive educational methodology lies in a combination of craftsmanship, technical expertise, refined aesthetic sensibility, and a strong understanding of the business environment.
Beauty is our DNA. From the very first L’Oréal hair dye created in 1909 to today’s innovative Beauty Tech products and services, L’Oréal has been a major player and global leader in the beauty industry for decades.
We believe that beauty—and the pursuit of beauty—unites us all. It is a fundamental need that goes beyond mere “appearance” and draws deeply on human aspirations: a sense of belonging, personal fulfillment, and self-confidence. We strive to help women and men around the world achieve these aspirations, while understanding and respecting the full diversity of cultures, needs, and traditions.
Our mission, therefore, is to offer every woman and man on the planet the very best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, and responsibility. Building on these strong foundations, we design and develop an infinite diversity of beauty products and services in order to share the best of beauty with everyone, everywhere.
Founded in Grasse in 1850, ROBERTET is a world leader in natural raw materials for fragrances, flavors and cosmetic ingredients. Blending artisanal tradition with innovation, the company controls the process from plant to essence to craft unique, sustainable olfactory creations.
Sorga is an innovative French solution offering transparency and traceability, making it easy to find out everything about a fragrance’s history and its brand’s commitments via its tamper-proof digital passport, accessible with a single click or scan of the product.
By securing authenticated, verifiable, multilingual, and interactive information, Sorga reveals a new product experience: the connected product and its smart QR code. Sorga’s mission is to facilitate responsible consumption of beauty products. Its impactful technology has received numerous international awards and is used by more than 100 committed cosmetics brands.
OUR STORY
Founded in spring 2019, YPB is the first community for young beauty professionals.
YPB is an association under the French law of 1901.
OUR MISSION
To unite young professionals who are passionate about the world of cosmetics and perfume
To create a lasting link between young professionals and industry experts…
… through monthly themed afterwork sessions and other unique events.