ANNICK GOUTAL, A WOMAN
Posted on May 15, 2012 by Arianna Pistorello
Aix en Provence, early 60’s. This is the story of a woman; rebellious, obstinate, brilliant. Annick had been studying music for many years forced by her family and her talent could lead her to a great career . Very young, only 16 years old, she suddenly follow her rebellious spirit and run away from her home, the piano, eight brothers, his father cake shop. She settles down in England where, for some years, she is a model but she is waiting for the occasion that changes . After a fashion show indeed, during the after party, Annick Goutal meets a perfumer of the Maison Robertet . It’s a true revelation and the discovery of a vocation. That day she understands to possess a great gift, her “Nose”. The young woman is finally reconciled with her soul: “I have found again what I had lost. It is just translated in another dimension but the meaning of words is the same: notes, accords, touch, organ.” A long period of initiation, during which she learns the art of the work, lead to “Folavril” (flower of Boronia and Jasmine on a base of Mango) . The following year it’s the turn of “Eau d’ Hadrien”, success is immediate and unexpected. Continue Reading →