Sisley (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cosmetics, skincare, haircare, fragrances |
| Predecessor | Perfume business founded in 1972 |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Founder | Jean-François Laporte, Roland de Saint-Vincent |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | Worldwide (notably France and China) |
Key people | Philippe d'Ornano (CEO) |
| Products | Cosmetics, skincare, haircare, fragrances |
Number of employees | 4500 (2019) |
| Website | www |
CFEB Sisley, commonly referred to as Sisley Paris, is a French luxury brand specializing in cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and fragrances. The company formulates products with active botanical ingredients designed to address a variety of skin concerns such as hydration, anti-aging, sun protection, and makeup application.
History
The origins of the company trace back to 1972 when perfumer Jean-François Laporte and Roland de Saint-Vincent launched a perfume business. In 1976, Hubert d'Ornano purchased the firm and renamed it Sisley, inspired by the Impressionist artist Alfred Sisley.
Hubert d'Ornano transformed the brand by emphasizing phytocosmetology, building on the scientific work of chemist Egmont Desperrois. He was among the first to incorporate essential oils and plant-based active compounds into beauty formulations.
Operations
As of 2019, Sisley operates as a mid-sized company employing approximately 4,500 people worldwide. Its distribution network includes department stores, pharmacies, spas, beauty salons, along with around twenty exclusive boutiques and Sisley Maisons internationally.
The company is headquartered in Paris and maintains all design and production activities within France. Its principal market is France, followed by significant sales in China.
Philanthropy
Led by CEO Philippe d'Ornano, the Sisley-d’Ornano Foundation was created in 2007 to organize the brand’s philanthropic efforts and sponsorship programs. This foundation functions under the umbrella of Fondation de France.
In popular culture
Sisley Paris received attention in a 2015 GOOP feature highlighting the world’s nine most luxurious body treatments, showcasing the Sisley Supremya Facial offered at New York City's Carlyle Hotel. This treatment employs premium Sisley creams and serums; notably, the Supremya Night serum for home use retails at $795 and provides benefits that extend beyond the facial experience.
The skincare range is also praised on Everyday Parisian, a Francophile website where one product is described as a "splurge but works the best." Furthermore, The Guardian reviewed Sisley's Sileÿa Eye and Lip Contour Cream (£115) in 2014, commenting on its high-end price point.