ISIPCA
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Former names | ISIPCA |
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Motto | From senses to expertise |
Type | Post-graduate studies school in perfume and cosmetics |
Established | 1970 |
Location | Versailles |
Website | http://www.isipca.fr |
ISIPCA (Institut supérieur international du parfum, de la cosmétique et de l'aromatique alimentaire) is a French school for post-graduate studies in perfume, cosmetics products and food flavor formulation, with an apprenticeship period in the industry.[1] It was founded in 1970 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain as ISIP (Institut supérieur international du parfum).[2] It became Groupe ISIPCA in 1984 when the CCIV (Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Versailles-Val-d'Oise-Yvelines) backed up and sponsored the school with significant capital.
From 2004 to 2017, ISIPCA and UVSQ (University of Versailles) had established a partnership in order to offer postgraduate programmes (Bachelor's degree Diplomas and Professional Masters) in perfumery, cosmetics and food flavoring.
The school is affiliated with the Osmothèque, a perfume archive that researches ancient perfumes, and reconstructs fragrances whose formulas have been lost.
The facilities are a mix of renovated ancient buildings, protected by Historic Landmark status, and contemporary architecture by parisian architects Philippe Ameller and Jacques Dubois (2004).
Notable alumni[]
- Francis Kurkdjian, French contemporary perfumer and businessman
- Annick Ménardo, Contemporary perfumer
See also[]
References[]
- ^ (in French)ISIPCA: 40ÈME ANNIVERSAIRE
- ^ (in French)Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique
External links[]
Coordinates: 48°49′00″N 2°08′32″E / 48.816569°N 2.142267°E
- Universities and colleges in Versailles
- Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University
- Educational institutions established in 1970
- Perfumery
- Cosmetics companies of France
- 1970 establishments in France
- French school stubs