CALICE BECKER

Calice Becker, a French master perfumer and the director of Givaudan Perfumery School, once asked her mother how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne. She was intrigued by the transparent liquid that smelled strongly of orange blossoms. Later, she discovered the answer to this mystery and today, she fills crystal bottles with flowers herself.

"I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected," says Calice. Her innovative approach has earned her a well-deserved reputation as one of the most respected perfumers in the world.

Calice has created several world-renowned fragrances, including Dior J'adore, YSL, Marc Jacobs, and By Kilian's "chef d’oeuvre." She believes in adding an element of surprise to her creations to make them stand out.

In recognition of her contributions to the fragrance industry, Calice has won several accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Fragrance Foundation. As of 2018, she was the International Society of Perfume Creators president.