Cécile Zarokian is a highly acclaimed and accomplished independent perfumer based in Paris, France. With over 15 years of experience in the perfume industry, Cécile has made a significant contribution to the world of perfumery. She founded her own company, Cecile Zarokian Parfumeur, in 2011, and has created fragrances for various prestigious brands in Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Over the years, she has composed fragrances for numerous brands across the globe, including Amouage, Nishane, David Jourquin, Jovoy Paris, and Salvador Dali, among others. Her perfumes are known for their unique and captivating scents that evoke a sense of luxury and sophistication.
Cécile's talent as a perfumer is renowned, and she has worked with leading fragrance house Robertet, where she created her first fragrance, Epic Woman, for Amouage, which remains one of the brand's best-selling fragrances to date. She is an alumna of ISIPCA, the esteemed perfumery training school founded by JJ Guerlain in Versailles.
In addition to her success in fine fragrance, Cécile is also an expert in scent branding and designing multi-sensory experiences for unique events and activations. She has worked as a consultant for international brands to create and develop their olfactory identity. Cécile also leads masterclasses, workshops, and perfume seminars in North, Central and South America, Asia, and Europe.
Cécile's most recent achievement was creating the Bossa line for Granado, partially owned by PUIG, the first project ever won by an independent perfumer in Brazil, the second-largest perfume market in the world. The line was launched in 2020 to celebrate the iconic Carioca brand's 150th anniversary.
Cécile is also an artist at heart and has developed an artistic project entitled [IP]01, where she correlated six visuals and six perfumes to create perfect harmony. This project led to an exhibition that traveled to Paris, London, and the Triennale di Milano in 2011, 2013, and 2014, respectively.
Cécile Zarokian's talent and expertise have made her one of the industry's most respected and sought-after perfumers. Her contributions to the world of perfumery have been nothing short of outstanding, and her work continues to inspire and delight fragrance enthusiasts worldwide.
Among her most famous creations is Nishane Ani, a rich and spicy scent that features notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves. Amouage Epic Woman and Royal Tobacco are popular perfumes showcasing her skillful composition with a blend of exotic spices, woods, and florals. Jovoy Paris Remember Me, Majda Bekkali Mon Nom est Rouge, and Masque Milano Tango are other beloved perfumes that showcase her talents.
