Portrait
Philippe Paparella
Originally from the south of France, Philippe Paparella studied sciences in Montpellier before specialising in perfumery at ISIPCA. His career has taken him to Indonesia, China, Dubai and São Paulo.
He loves woody, amber and musky notes, and says he draws more on imagination than on travel. For Memo Paris he composed Sintra, among others.
Career and creations
Originally from the south of France, Philippe Paparella studied science in Montpellier before specialising in perfumery at ISIPCA, Memo Paris explains. His career has taken him to Indonesia, then to China, Dubai and São Paulo. Discovering new cultures has enriched his palette: he learned to work with tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple, although he is above all drawn to the sensuality of woody, ambery and musky notes. One might picture him as a globetrotter, but he confides that his relationship with travel is above all imaginary: a picture or a word can be enough for him to invent a flower.
For Memo Paris, he composed Sintra, which recalls childhood with its marshmallow note. Orange blossom absolute, petitgrain and Madagascan vanilla absolute create a round, gourmand floral and fruity sweetness, made airy by musks. The house tells of a colourful walk in Sintra, among azulejos, hidden staircases and gardens, up to the surprise of a sweet confection.
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