Alexandra Carlin

Alexandra Carlin — A Literary Sensibility in Scent

For Alexandra Carlin, perfume offers another way to tell a story. Her route from an interest in literature to fragrance creation lends particular meaning to compositions that begin with an atmosphere, a place or an imagined scene.

From Words to Fragrance

A radio interview with a perfumer prompted Carlin's change in direction. After studying at ISIPCA and developing her career at Symrise, she joined IFF's Paris team in 2024. Her professional story brings together disciplined training and a sustained interest in the expressive possibilities of perfume.

Character Through Contrast

Her carried creations allow us to explore different forms of elegance, from the luminous floral world of Honour Woman to the Mediterranean setting of Villa Neroli and the warmer textures of Velvet Tonka. Each selection offers a distinct entry into her work.