ISIPCA
| Company type | Graduate institution |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education, Perfumery, Cosmetics, Food flavoring |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Founder | Jean-Jacques Guerlain |
| Headquarters | Versailles , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | www |
ISIPCA (Institut supérieur international du parfum, de la cosmétique et de l'aromatique alimentaire) is a French graduate institution dedicated to advanced studies in the creation of perfumes, cosmetic products, and food flavorings, incorporating a practical apprenticeship within the industry. Established in 1970 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain under the name ISIP (Institut supérieur international du parfum), it evolved into Groupe ISIPCA in 1984 following substantial financial support from the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Versailles-Val-d'Oise-Yvelines (CCIV).
Between 2004 and 2017, ISIPCA collaborated with the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) to deliver Bachelor's and Professional Master's programs specializing in perfumery, cosmetics, and food flavor development.
The institution maintains a connection with the Osmothèque, a specialized perfume archive focused on the study and recreation of historically lost fragrance compositions.
Its campus blends restored heritage buildings protected as landmarks with modern architectural designs created by Parisian architects Philippe Ameller and Jacques Dubois in 2004.
Notable alumni
- Francis Kurkdjian, French perfumer and business leader
- Annick Ménardo, Modern perfumer