Our Essence

A unique, multi-faceted company with high potential.

A composition house and professional training organization, Cinquième Sens is recognized in France, in Grasse and throughout the world, for its talent and expertise in perfumery.

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1976

Cinquième sens opens

Monique Schlienger, then a creative perfumer at Robertet, decides to go her own way, and establishes Cinquième Sens.

1984

Monique SCHLIENGER meets Isabelle Ferrand

Isabelle is passionate about perfume and they develop an instant rapport, sharing the same taste in perfumes and an epicurean nature. They are similar in many ways, and work closely together for twenty years.

2004

Isabelle Ferrand becomes director of Cinquième Sens

She repositions the company across the four divisions of perfume creation, training, events and consulting. Along with her team, she develops original and exclusive training tools, used by numerous brands.

2008

Cinquième Sens goes international

Following a first partnership in Italy, Cinquième Sens opens a New York office to continue their international development. Current partnerships include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong.

2014

A new look

Cinquième Sens undertakes major renovations before reopening their offices, a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower, on the rue de Monttessuy, which has been their home for more than 25 years.

2015

Emanezsens launches

Emanezsens is an association specialized in awakening the sense of smell in children and young adults of up to 25 years old. It offers fun, educational and artistic activities based on scent.

2016

Cinquième Sens opens in Grasse

A partnership between Isabelle Ferrand and Claire Lonvaud gives rise to Cinquième Sens in Grasse, 40 years after the company was launched.

2018

Cinquième Sens Coworking

Cinquième Sens once again confirms its position as a market leader, by opening the first ever shared access perfume laboratory and rooms dedicated to smelling raw materials and perfumes.