ILIAS ERMENIDIS

Ilias Ermenidis is a renowned perfumer known for his remarkable mastery of fragrances. Born in Constantinople, Ermenidis spent his early childhood in the city before moving to Athens. His fascination with fragrances began during his summer internships at his father's flavors and fragrance factory in Istanbul. This passion led him to study perfumery in Paris, where he attended the prestigious ISIPCA.

Ermenidis was the first perfumer trainee to be hired by the fragrance company Firmenich. He takes pride in this fact and has since lived his passion with the company, describing it as being an "artist in residence." Ermenidis has lived in different countries, including Paris and Geneva, for ten years before moving to New York, where he thrived for 25 years before his return to Paris in 2019.

Ermenidis is a dedicated perfumer who is also passionate about family and fatherhood. He is a generous, warm, and extroverted individual who loves intellectual adventures. His multicultural background has given him a remarkable mastery of languages, and his Greek heritage is evident in his creations.

Ermenidis' creative process is influenced by art and opera, and he enjoys delving into abstract olfactive forms. He believes that creating a fragrance is a magical and promising moment but requires a team effort to bring it to life. His creations combine talent, technique, unflagging effort, and good fortune.

Ermenidis has worked with several fragrance brands throughout his career, including Gucci, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, and Vera Wang. He has composed several popular fragrances, including Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum, Vera Wang Princess, and Givenchy Pour Homme.

Despite his success, Ermenidis remains humble and passionate about his craft. He continues to search for new horizons, eager to create something beautiful and inspiring.