A nose and a signature

In 2007, Stéphanie Romagnoli decided to set up, together with her mother, a brand capable of capturing the essence of the «Island of Beauty» in fragrances. «There were no Corsican body fragrances apart from those by Monsieur Cecchini and Cyrnarom,» explains Romagnoli, who trained first in Grasse and then in Paris. Very quickly, the young woman realised that a scent trail could evoke a landscape, a light, an emotion… In her workshop, the fragrance accords take shape like immersive, evocative narratives. Fior di castagna, her first iconic creation, evokes the Castagniccia of her childhood, whilst Bandit conjures up the scent of worn leather and the herbs of the maquis; Brume de la Rivière, meanwhile, is inspired by a misty morning spent in Balagne… “Here, no composition is standardised: each formula requires time, trial and error, and often months of research. We blend ingredients until we find just the right balance,” explains the designer, who bought the Bastia-based laboratory Cyrnarom and joined forces in 2016 with Paolo Amato, a specialist in business management. 

A Bouquet of Horizons

Whilst its ranges of cosmetics, eaux de toilette and perfumes, diffusers, candles and room sprays are now sold as far afield as Kuwait, Canada and, soon, Mexico, the brand prioritises authenticity and accessibility. Using fine ingredients and shades inspired by plants or the sun, whilst respecting the natural world from which it draws so much, it continues to grow with finesse and consistency, amassing accolades including the «Natural Fragrance and Natural Product of the Year» award won in Dubai. «For this highly cinematic edition of Creazione, we plan to unveil a limited-edition creation inspired by cinemas, their weathered armchairs and their hushed atmosphere,» announces Stéphanie Romagnoli. Yet another opportunity to transform memories into sensations. The same will be true of the masterclass offered by the brand on 13 June at Creazione, focusing on its own journey from here to there.