Vincent Ricord – a signature style combining Grasse tradition and modern precision
Growing up in a family of perfumers in Grasse, Vincent Ricord discovered his calling early on: translating emotions into raw materials, accords and textures. After working for renowned French houses, he now shapes collections for Europe, the UK and Dubai as Senior Perfumer at CPL Aromas (Paris) – and passes on his knowledge as a lecturer at the École Supérieure du Parfum. This combination of studio practice and teaching sharpens his profile: sensorily curious, technically disciplined, market-ready in implementation. Ricord's portfolio shows elegant versatility: from Sisley's tart, bright freshness in Eau d'Ikar to the sensual gourmand transparency of Maison Mataha's Escapade Gourmande; from the velvety, woody warmth of Maison Rebatchi's Velvet Date to characterful works for HFC – Haute Fragrance Company. His sense of balance is always evident: clear structures, subtle contrasts, a musical dramaturgy that unfolds on the skin without becoming loud. As a creative partner, Ricord has accompanied brands for years – such as Welton London – developing signatures and exploring modern raw materials between comfort and edge. His biography explains this sovereignty: Grasse as a school of smell, Paris as a laboratory of the present. The results are fragrances with a calm depth that can be read precisely while leaving room for memory and imagination.
