№ 01Selected
YSL Baby Doll
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PU · Perfumer№ f97404
— Perfumer dossier · French —
Cécile Matton
“Cécile's signature style incorporates complex natural ingredients, focusing on emotional and evocative compositions that resonate with personal experiences and memories.”
FranceActive
Fragrances
052
Career
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Houses
03
Awards
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Mane·IFF·Givaudan·Mane·IFF·Givaudan·
— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —
The journey of Cécile Matton.
Opening chapter
xplore the sophisticated and evocative creations of French perfumer Cécile Matton, a prominent figure in contemporary fragrance.
02 · Formation
A French native, Cécile Matton has established herself as a significant figure in contemporary perfumery, having lent her talents to major fragrance houses including Mane, IFF, and Givaudan. Her distinguished portfolio includes notable fragrances like YSL Baby Doll (2000), Valentino Gold (2002), and the distinctive Élegance Animale (2014) for Lalique. Matton's creations are often characterised by an evocative and resonant quality, drawing on a sophisticated palette of natural components.
03 · Practice
Her method extends to a deep appreciation for specific olfactive notes, such as nutmeg, and the structured elegance of the green chypre accord. Matton's approach to fragrance composition is recognised for its refined complexity and emotional depth, consistently delivering scents that are both memorable and deeply personal to those who wear them.
— Purone curation —
“Cécile's signature style incorporates complex natural ingredients, focusing on emotional and evocative compositions that resonate with personal experiences and memories.”
Education & training
Pursued her dream of becoming a perfumer after mixing fragrances in her teenage years.
07 · Selected
Notable works.
№ 02Selected
Valentino Gold
№ 03Selected
Viktor & Rolf Bonbon
№ 04Selected
Élegance Animale