Shyamala Maisondieu
Her approach is poetic and inventive, dramatic and romantic. Her compositions blend comfort with the exotic sensuality of notes like frangipani and jasmine, flowers from her Malaysian childhood.
"I like the unexpected combination of polar opposites".
What do astronomy and perfumery have in common? A lot, if you ask Shyamala Maisondieu, an aspiring astronomer turned perfumer. Like astronomy, perfumery combines creativity and scientific logic. Both require rigorous training and experience. "But there are fewer perfumers in the world than astronomers," she adds. Shyamala graduated in engineering, but in the end it was the artistic aspect of fragrances that captured her heart and brought her to Givaudan. Her approach is poetic and inventive, dramatic and romantic. Her compositions combine comfort with the exotic sensuality of notes such as frangipani and jasmine, flowers from her Malaysian childhood.
