Christian Vermorel
A perfumer shaped by Grasse and New York, bringing aromatic and woody interests to his work at MANE.
About Christian Vermorel
Christian Vermorel is a perfumer whose background connects Grasse and New York. He grew up with a master-perfumer father and a horticulturist grandfather, placing fragrance and plants close to everyday family life. At the age of nine he moved to New York, adding the cultural environment of a large American city to those early memories of southern France.
Career
Vermorel began his apprenticeship at Naarden. He returned to France in the 1990s and joined MANE in Paris in 1996, later moving to Le Bar-sur-Loup in 2001. In his MANE profile, the relationship between Manhattan and Provence forms an important part of his personal account. His career reflects a sustained connection with both French and American settings, rather than a single geographical reference point.
Creative Style & Philosophy
Music is another recurring interest. Vermorel enjoys folk and rock from the 1960s and 1970s, including the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. In perfumery, he identifies aromatic materials and modern woody notes as areas of interest. These preferences sit alongside the botanical memories inherited from his family and the experiences of city life that followed.
Signature Works
- *Esprit de Contradiction* — Maison Matine. A composition combining citrus, spices, flowers and woods.
- *1982* — Majouri. A woody citrus fragrance for which the brand officially credits Vermorel as perfumer.
