Christelle Laprade

Christelle Laprade is a talented perfumer born in the south of France, where she developed her passion for scents from an early age. She studied at the International Institute of Perfumery, Cosmetics & Fragrances, learning from renowned masters like Isabell Douyan, Maurice Roucel, and Dominique Ropion. With over two decades of experience, Laprade now works at Symrise in New York, creating fragrances for various brands including Mind Games and Quartana Parfums. Her signature style, which she describes as 'trash-glam', combines elements of nature, travel, and modern trends. Laprade is known for creating beautifully layered and alluring scents, often drawing inspiration from her travels, nature, flavors, and the people she meets. She has a strong commitment to sustainability in fragrance production. Some of her notable creations include 'Double Attack', 'Blockade', 'Kaiser', and 'Scholar's Mate' for Mind Games, as well as 'Hemlock' for Quartana Parfums.