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Paul-Loup Sulitzer

The economist and businessman Paul-Loup Sulitzer is better known as a novelist who regularly appears on French best-seller lists. His novels are translated worldwide, and 35 million copies have been published in 43 countries. He is often a visionary and always in tune with his era, and his plots open windows onto the sphere of dreams and human passions for us.

by Frédérique de Granvilliers

What are you wearing today?

A Japanese cologne by Issey Miyake. It's subtle, pleasant, slightly floral and very fresh. What was your first fragrance?
Vetiver by Carven, I was 17.

What fragrances did your parents wear?

My mother used Shalimar by Guerlain. It suited her. My father's cologne was so discreet that I can't remember its name. He passed away when I was 10.

Are there any particular smells that evoke memories?

The smell of mimosa when I would go for walks with my father in the south of France.

What smells do you dislike?

Strong, heavy smells like the one in an elevator when a woman wearing heady perfume has just stepped out.

What are your favorite smells?

The smell of babies. It's a unique smell, milky and creamy at the same time. I was lucky to smell it often on my four children. I like the smell of "pot au feu" beef stew, and the odor of cigars at home. I have a special room in my apartment where I retire to smoke my cigars without bothering my family. Plus the ocean, the earth after it rains, and flowers, any flower.

Do you wear different brands of cologne?

I am pretty loyal to my cologne actually. Last year I used Boucheron pour Homme, and I still wear it once in a while.

Which fragrances do you like to smell on other people?

My wife can't wear perfume. She is allergic to it, so she had to give it up. On women, I like to smell Bulgari and Hermes perfumes.

What are your current projects?

I just finished writing "La Vengeance d'Esther" (The Vengeance of Esther), published by Editions Stock. It tells the story of a beautiful and elegant 30-year-old woman who chooses to walk away from a brilliant career in the international art market. I lead the reader into the milieus of art and high-tech hacking. At the heart of the French Riviera mafia, readers follows the struggle of woman against those who have hurt and humiliated her. It's a sequel to "Oriane ou la cinquième couleur" (Oriane or the Fifth Color), a book about power, money and seduction, my readers' favorite themes.