Alexandra Carlin and Alex Lee join the Paris-based fine fragrance team, bringing fresh artistic perspectives
PARIS, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF (NYSE: IFF) proudly welcomes Alexandra Carlin as Senior Fine Fragrance Perfumer and Alex Lee as Fine Fragrance Perfumer to its Paris-based team. These strategic additions aim to enhance the Company's creative prowess in the world of perfumery.
"We're excited for the talent and creative energy that Alexandra and Alex will bring to IFF Scent," said Sabrya Meflah, president, Fine Fragrance, IFF. "Alexandra's ability to translate deep emotions into beautiful and unique olfactory stories, coupled with Alex's intuitive grasp of fragrance composition and boundless curiosity will undoubtedly enrich our artistic collective."
Alexandra Carlin, a native Parisian, found her passion for perfumery after hearing a perfumer's radio interview, which inspired her to shift from a literary career to one in perfumery. Fragrance became her life, and she began writing with scents, not words. For Alexandra, each new brief is a blank page, full of promise and endless possibilities. She pursued her studies at ISIPCA, delving into the molecular complexities of perfumery. Her early career at Dior Parfums saw her witness the creation of iconic scents like Dior Homme and Pure Poison. Mentored by Maurice Roucel, she developed an experimental approach to ingredient selection and fragrance creation. Her notable works include Diptyque Kyoto, Margiela Replica Matcha Meditation, Amouage Honour Woman, BDK Velvet Tonka and L'Artisan Parfumeur Tonka Blanc.
"IFF is a unique fragrance house that clearly defines the perfumer as an artist," said Carlin. "I'm thrilled to join IFF and explore new olfactory languages with its unique palette of ingredients, in a company that values profound human connections."
Alex Lee's journey into perfumery began with a childhood fascination with freshly shampooed hair, leading him to make the change from pre-medical studies in California to mastering French in Lyon and subsequently studying at the prestigious Grasse Institute of Perfumery and ISIPCA. He subsequently developed a distinctive style, favoring ingredients like orange blossom, patchouli, saffron and orris. His creations include Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Infusion, Chloé l'Atelier des Fleurs Nuit d'Oranger, Penhaligon's Agarbathi and Salvatore Ferragamo Rinascimento.
"This marks a significant milestone in my career," said Lee. "I'm honored to join such a fantastic, creative team and explore an extensive palette of ingredients at a company where its international reach is reflected in its very name."
With these appointments, IFF continues to strengthen its Paris creative hub, where artistic freedom meets expertise. Alexandra and Alex's unique career paths embody IFF's commitment to embracing diverse perspectives that inspire innovation in the art of perfumery.
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At IFF (NYSE: IFF), an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and scent, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will do more good for people and planet. Learn more at iff.com, Twitter , Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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IFF Appoints Two New Fine Fragrance Perfumers
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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global game development and publishing company Smilegate today announced that their survival RPG adventure IfSunSets will officially launch globally in Early Access on November 5, 2024 for PC via Steam for $19.99 USD. A 10% Early Access discount ($17.99 USD) will be available until November 18. The debut release from indie studio POLYMORPH, IfSunSets' Early Access period will include both single-player and Online Co-Op, with English, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese languages supported.
Check out the Brand-New Early Access Trailer HERE
"Our small team of eight is dedicated to building a polished game that provides something truly new within the survival genre." said Byunghun Cho, CEO of POLYMORPH. "In September, we conducted a Playtest for IfSunSets and gathered valuable user feedback. Based on these insights, we will be incorporating various improvements and new content into the Early Access version. Key features and updates to be added in Early Access include the World Selection Mode, skill system improvements, night defense improvements, bug fixes and more."
The survival RPG adventure boasts immersive day-and-night cycles, each offering distinct gameplay experiences. During the day, players must make the most of every moment as they explore the abundant island to hunt, farm, fish, gather resources, craft materials, build fortifications, and level up through intense action-packed combat against ancient bosses and cursed monsters. As night falls, gameplay transforms from RPG adventure to survival horror, unleashing swarms of spine-chilling monsters that relentlessly stalk the player in an undead invasion. Surviving until the morning becomes the sole objective once the sun sets, with every decision made during the day being essential to achieving this goal.
"We've ensured there's a satisfying amount of content available at launch and plan to expand it further throughout Early Access," continued Cho. "We'll continue optimizing and improving the game while prioritizing community feedback. Our aim is to expand both the depth and breadth of the experience to make IfSunSets truly shine."
Early Access for IfSunSets, specifically, will feature five different game modes: "Standard MODE," in which zombies appear; "Safe Night MODE," a world without zombies; "Custom MODE," which allows players to tweak the world to their liking; and two additional modes—Easy and Hard—with zombies present. Additionally, Key Features of the core IfSunSets experience include:
The team at POLYMORPH plans to add even more new features and gameplay elements following the official Early Access launch, including Controller Support, a new area called the "Coastal Region," a new dungeon named the "Coastal Dungeon" and more.
For more information and to stay up to date on all of the latest news for IfSunSets, please visit the official website and follow the official game account on X/Twitter.
Assets are available [HERE] | Press kit is available [HERE]
About Smilegate
Smilegate is a global game development and publishing company headquartered in South Korea with regional offices in the United States, China, and Europe. Its flagship franchise 'CROSSFIRE,' is one of the largest and most successful franchises in gaming history. It has more than 1 billion registered users to date in PC and mobile platforms and over 8 million concurrent players globally. Its latest project, 'Lost Ark,' is an MMORPG that was released in South Korea in 2019 and was launched in North America and Europe in February, 2021. Lost Ark recorded the second-highest number for concurrent players ever tracked on Steam with over 1.32M. Learn more by visiting Smilegate.com
About POLYMORPH
POLYMORPH is a VFX creative studio founded in 2019 and based in Seoul, South Korea, with expertise in 3D content for films, TV, commercials, VR, and virtual humans. Leveraging its extensive experience in 3D asset production, POLYMORPH developed IfSunSets, a survival RPG adventure game now available globally on PC. As a forward-thinking studio, POLYMORPH is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of visual creativity in future projects. Learn more by visiting Polymorph.com. Learn more by visiting https://www.polymorph-studios.com/
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IMMERSIVE SURVIVAL RPG IFSUNSETS LAUNCHES IN EARLY ACCESS ON NOVEMBER 5
