Emilie Coppermann
Emilie Coppermann (née Bevierre) knew she wanted to create perfumes at thirteen, inspired by the flowers growing in her family's garden. She pursued this unconventional ambition by studying chemistry and then attending ISIPCA in Paris, building the technical foundation that would support two decades of creative work. At twenty-seven, she won her first fragrance commission with L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel, a breakthrough that launched her into the upper echelons of French perfumery. Today she serves as a Master Perfumer at Symrise, where she leads the O Boticário fragrance team while maintaining an active portfolio that includes work for Rabanne, Pepe Jeans London, The Different Company, and Comme des Garçons. She received the Prix François Coty in 2024, one of the industry's most prestigious honors. Coppermann manages this demanding career alongside raising four children and playing piano, proving that the chemistry behind great fragrance extends well beyond the lab.
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Notable creations
The signature
How Emilie composes
Rose and vanilla anchor much of Coppermann's signature work, but she approaches these familiar materials with unexpected sophistication. Her compositions tend toward warmth and emotional resonance, balancing creamy florals with rich woods and subtle spices. She demonstrates particular skill in making mainstream fragrances feel personal, finding the intimate character within accessible ingredients. Her technical precision and understanding of how scent interacts with skin give her creations a durability and coherence that reward close attention.
Philosophy
What drives Emilie
Coppermann believes perfume communicates what words cannot. She approaches each brief as a story waiting to be told, asking herself what emotion the final scent should evoke and how ingredients can work together to create that feeling. Her work spans from accessible mass-market fragrances to rarefied niche compositions, but she brings the same curiosity and emotional intelligence to every project. She has spoken about fragrance as a form of self-expression, a way people communicate who they are without speaking a word.
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