Maurice Roucel

Maurice Roucel is a highly acclaimed French perfumer with a career spanning over four decades. Born in Cherbourg, France, in 1946, Roucel discovered his love for scents at a young age. His mother, who was a teacher, would take him to the beach, where he was fascinated by the smell of sunscreen from L’Oreal and the kiosks selling French Fries and ices.

Roucel started his professional career as a chemist at Chanel's laboratory in 1973, where he worked for six years and learned the art of Haute-Parfumerie under the guidance of Henri Robert, Chanel's house perfumer at the time. After leaving Chanel, Roucel joined Quest International, where he worked as a perfumer for twelve years, honing his craft and developing his signature scent of Michelia longifolia.

In 1996, Roucel joined Symrise, one of the world's leading fragrance and flavor companies, where he currently serves as the Master Perfumer. He is known for his unique combination of creativity, passion, and expertise, which has earned him numerous accolades and awards, including the prestigious Prix François Coty in 2002 and the French and American FiFi Awards.

Roucel's work is characterized by opulent sensuality, which he achieves through his preference for musk, white flowers, and amber. His creations are highly sought after by fragrance enthusiasts around the world, and his perfumes have remained on the market for decades, a rarity in an industry that is constantly evolving.

In 2011, Roucel was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, recognizing his significant contributions to the fragrance industry. Despite his success and recognition, Roucel remains humble and continues to seek inspiration everywhere, letting himself encounter different things, people, and moods to feed his creativity.