ISIPCA (Institut supérieur international du parfum, de la cosmétique et de l'aromatique alimentaire) is a school for post-graduate studies in perfume, cosmetics products and food flavor formulation, with an apprenticeship period in the industry. It was originally founded in 1970 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain as ISIP (Institut supérieur international du parfum). It becameGroupe ISIPCA in 1984 when the CCIV (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Versailles-Val-d'Oise-Yvelines) backed up and sponsored the school with significant capital
Since 2004, ISIPCA and UVSQ (University of Versailles) have established a partnership in order to offer postgraduate programmes (Bachelor's degree Diplomas and Professional Masters) in perfumery, cosmetics and food flavoring. Joined with the school is the Osmothèque, a perfume archive that research ancient perfumes, and reconstructs fragrances whose formulas have been lost. The facilities are a mix of renovated ancient buildings, protected by Historic Landmark status, and contemporary architecture by parisian architects Philippe Ameller and Jacques Dubois (2004). Natalia A |
One of the most well known is Givaudan . It's former students include Jean-Claude Ellena, master perfumer at Hermes, Jacques Polge, Chanel's head perfumer since 1978 and the creator of both "Coco" and "Allure". Guichard himself was the nose behind two well-known Cacharel perfumes, "Eden" and "Loulou" for which he blended "vanilla, a powdery something and hibiscus flowers inspired by a Gauguin painting".
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