Frédéric Malle has announced he will be leaving his namesake brand, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle at the end of June.
Founded in 2000 and acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies in 2015, the brand was known for Malle's niche approach to fragrances.
"A few words to let you know that today is an important step in my life and in the life of Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, as I have decided to part ways with the company at the end of June," Malle said in a statement.
"Twenty-five years ago, I started working on Editions de Parfums in an attempt to create a direct link between the best perfumers in the industry and the most demanding public," he continued.
"In doing so, I created a platform where noses could express themselves fully and be so proud of their work that they would want to sign it with their names."
"I could not have foreseen that what became the first publishing house for ‘noses’ would reveal these artists to the world in such a powerful way, show the public that perfume can be an art form and lay the foundations of the artisanal perfumery movement," said Malle.
Most recently, the brand teamed up with Acne Studios to create the fashion label’s first fragrance.
Estée Lauder Companies executive group president, Stéphane de La Faverie said in a statement that the group “will continue to honour” Malle’s inspiration in the future.
"We are proud to have grown Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle alongside Frédéric and will continue to honour his inspiration and uncompromising dedication to perfumery into the future," said de La Faverie.
"We are so grateful for his collaboration, creativity and vision, and wish him much success."
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle is available to shop in Australia exclusively at MECCA.
