Perfumes de Céline Ellena

Céline Ellena is a perfumer coming from a family of creators and renowned “noses.” Born and raised in Grasse, the center of perfumery, she was exposed to the world of fragrances from an early age. Her grandfather, father, and uncle were involved in the perfume industry, and she fondly recalls the tiny bottles of scent that were always present in her childhood home, even though they were out of her reach. Still, she couldn’t resist opening them to catch a whiff of the floral fragrances she loved.

At six years old, Céline made her first attempt to create a perfume using olives, flowers, and mint. Unfortunately, the blend didn’t turn out as she expected, but this experience sparked a lifelong passion for fragrances. As she grew up, she visited the Grasse factory where the perfumes were made and became fascinated by the aromas she found there. Although some notes may seem unusual to some people, such as patchouli, chypre, rose, and cassis flower bud, to her they were as clean and delightful as soap.

Céline trained at the prestigious ISIPCA in Versailles and then worked for several notable fragrance companies, including Harmann & Reimer, Symrise, and Charabot. However, her most significant professional achievement to date has been taking over from her father as a perfumer for The Different Company, where she has created several highly valued fragrances. These include the popular Sublime Balkiss, Pure eVe, De Bachmakov, and Sel de Vetiver.

Although making perfumes may seem like it’s in Céline’s DNA, she believes it’s more about having passion for fragrances and a keen sense of smell. She was lucky to be born into a family where smelling was encouraged and considered a duty. As a child, she was asked to smell everything, from food to the earth, which helped her refine her olfactory skills. Today, Céline is a highly respected figure in the perfume industry, known for her creativity, expertise, and ability to create distinctive, timeless fragrances.