Isabelle Doyen

Isabelle Doyen is a French perfumer known for her exceptional talent in creating unique and innovative fragrances. She was born in France, but spent much of her childhood in Tahiti, where her scientist father sparked her love for exotic aromas and tropical flowers. Doyen pursued her passion for perfumery by enrolling at the ISIPCA, where she graduated in 1982. After completing her studies, she began working as an independent perfumer and collaborated with her former perfumery teacher Monique Schlienger in the field of fragrance creation. In 1985, Doyen met Annick Goutal, which led to a long and fruitful association. Both co-signed most of the fragrances of the beloved Annick Goutal range, including Eau d'Hadrien and Petite Chérie. After Goutal’s death, Doyen remained with the brand, working with Goutal’s daughter, Camille. In addition to her work with Annick Goutal, Doyen is also one of the founding collaborators of the Les Nez line, based in Switzerland, where she has created some of her most inspired and innovative fragrances, such as the Turtle Vetiver series. Doyen has been recognised for her exceptional talent and creativity throughout her career. She is known for using unconventional ingredients and for her ability to create fragrances that evoke a wide range of emotions and experiences. A sense of tenderness and humanity characterises Doyen’s olfactory signature, and she is known for her ability to create fragrances that unsettle and intrigue without becoming overwhelming. Her favourite materials include rose essence, tarragon, galbanum, blackcurrant, Hedione and Evernyl. As well as her work as a perfumer, Doyen is also a dedicated teacher. She has been responsible for the olfactory training of ISIPCA students and advises aspiring perfumers to be humble, determined, curious and sponges for all forms of beauty and literature. Isabelle Doyen’s exceptional talent and creative vision have made her one of the most respected and celebrated perfumers of her generation. Her fragrances continue to captivate and inspire perfume lovers around the world.