FABRICE PELLEGRIN

Fabrice Pellegrin, born and raised in Grasse, France, has perfumery running in his blood. He comes from a family of perfumers, jasmine pickers, and natural suppliers. His passion for perfumery is deeply rooted in the community and the landscape of Grasse. In his words, "The people of Grasse keep their knowledge preciously hidden, but when they do divulge it, they hand it over entirely."

Fabrice started his career with Robertet and Mane, where he created iconic fragrances for prestigious brands such as Thierry Mugler, Diptyque, l’Occitane, and Hermès. He later joined Firmenich in 2008, where his success story continued with brands like L’Oréal, Clarins, Coty, and Puig. He has also worked with numerous exclusive niche brands like Armani Privé, By Kilian, Jo Malone, Courrège, Reminiscence, L’Artisan Parfumeur, and Dear Rose.

Fabrice's expertise is not limited to his creative talent but also his mastery of natural ingredients and passion for Grasse's perfumery heritage. He has been involved in developing natural products for over 15 years and divides his time between Paris and the research laboratories in Grasse. In his words, "Perfumery is constantly redesigning, rewriting, and setting trends."

Fabrice is a generous teacher who believes in passing down his expertise to future generations. He believes that "It is important that we share our knowledge by exchanging ideas and being open. No one holds the truth."

Despite his success and recognition in the industry, Fabrice remains grounded and connected to his customers. He cherishes contact with them, and many of them refer to him as their "lucky star." Fabrice believes that "in our business, fate really does play a part. It dictates when we create something new and has a role in our timing, whether that be too early, too late or just right."

Fabrice's work speaks for itself, as his outstanding creativity and distinctive signature have contributed to the success of numerous signature fragrances. In 2017, he was honored with the French trade magazine Cosmétique Mag's annual Oscar and named "Perfumer of the Year." Fabrice's passion for perfumery, mastery of natural ingredients, and dedication to passing down his knowledge make him a true inspiration in the industry.