Hallucinogenic Pearl (A Lab on Fire)

— Perfumer dossier · French —
Master Perfumer/Symrise
Emilie Coppermann
“Elegant and full of surprises; characterized by harmonies born of opposites and counterintuitive choices of ingredients.”
Fragrances
183
Career
1993—
Houses
75
Awards
03
— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —
The journey of Emilie Coppermann.
Opening chapter
milie Coppermann is a French Master Perfumer renowned for her elegant yet surprisingly complex olfactory creations.
02 · Formation
Since attaining the title of Master Perfumer in 2016, Emilie Coppermann's work has been consistently recognised for its unique character. Her approach to fragrance is often described as both refined and full of intriguing complexity, crafting scents that balance traditional beauty with surprising twists. This methodology often sees her bringing together disparate notes to form a harmonious, unforeseen whole, creating a signature that is distinctly hers.
03 · Practice
Her creative philosophy, deeply influenced by a rich cultural upbringing, often explores the interplay of opposites, a theme evident in her compositions and personal avocations. This pursuit of contrast and counterintuitive choices in ingredients and structure allows her to forge perfumes that are both innovative and deeply sophisticated, establishing her as a significant talent in contemporary perfumery.
— Purone curation —
“Elegant and full of surprises; characterized by harmonies born of opposites and counterintuitive choices of ingredients.”
Education & training
ISIPCA
02 · Career
Timeline.
- —→ —
Amouage
- —→ —
Omanluxury
03 · Recognition
Awards & honours.
Emilie Coppermann was appointed Master Perfumer at Symrise Paris in 2016. She received the Francois Coty Prize in 2018. In 2019, she was awarded for the second time in the Fragrance Foundation’s Extraordinary Fragrance Award for Hallucinogenic Pearl by A Lab on Fire. In 2022, she received the Award for Best Women’s Fragrance at the Accademia del Profumo for Savane di Seta by Salvatore Ferragamo.
07 · Selected
Notable works.
Savane Di Seta (Salvatore Ferragamo)
