The noses behind the bottles

Firmenich · 1970s–today

One of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers alive, the Spanish-born Morillas has been a master perfumer at Firmenich for decades. His creations include CK One, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò, Bvlgari Aqva, Kenzo Flower and Marc Jacobs Daisy — a run few noses can rival.

Luminous, transparent modernity: radiant musks and clean, weightless florals that feel lit from within.

Chanel in-house · 1978–2015

Known as "the nose of Chanel," Jacques Polge led the house’s fragrance creation for nearly four decades after succeeding Henri Robert. He composed Coco, Égoïste, Allure, Coco Mademoiselle and Bleu de Chanel, and handed the role to his son Olivier in 2015.

Structured, couture elegance — rich, polished compositions built on aldehydes, ambers and impeccable balance.

Firmenich · 1990s–today

A Grasse-born master perfumer at Firmenich, Olivier Cresp composed Thierry Mugler Angel — the 1992 blockbuster that launched the entire gourmand genre — as well as Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue and Nina by Nina Ricci.

Bold, edible warmth and juicy fruit — the architect of the modern gourmand, from patchouli-praline to sun-ripe citrus.

Givaudan · Prada

A Givaudan perfumer best known as the nose behind Prada, Daniela Andrier composed Prada Amber (Infusion d’Iris), Prada Luna Rossa and the Prada Candy line, shaping the house’s minimalist scent identity.

Quiet, intellectual elegance — powdery iris, soap-clean musk and restrained, architectural minimalism.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Dior

One of the most acclaimed perfumers of his generation, Francis Kurkdjian broke through at 25 with Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle, then co-founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian, home of the cult Baccarat Rouge 540. He became a perfumer for Dior in 2021.

Crystalline craftsmanship — from airy fresh musks to the amber-saffron glow of Baccarat Rouge, always precise and radiant.

Dior in-house · 2006–2021

A Provençal perfumer who trained at Chanel and Charabot, François Demachy served as Dior’s in-house nose for fifteen years. He created Dior Sauvage, refreshed the Dior Homme line and shaped much of La Collection Privée.

Refined naturals rendered clean and radiant — Mediterranean brightness married to smooth, ambroxan-lit woods.

Chanel in-house · 2015–today

The current in-house perfumer of Chanel, Olivier Polge trained alongside his father Jacques before making his own name at Firmenich. His work includes Chanel Gabrielle and Paris–Biarritz, and earlier hits such as Dior Homme, Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb and YSL La Nuit de l’Homme.

Modern refinement with a sensual pulse — powdery iris, clean woods and a contemporary reading of the Chanel codes.