NATHALIE GRACIA-CETTO
Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, a renowned French perfumer, was born and raised in Grasse, the world's perfume capital. Her journey into the realm of fragrance began with a solid academic foundation, as she earned a doctorate in pharmacology. Realizing her passion for scents, Nathalie decided to pursue her dreams at the esteemed Givaudan Perfumery School.
Upon completing her education at Givaudan, Nathalie embarked on a prolific 20-year career as a perfumer with the company. During this time, she collaborated with prestigious high-end brands such as Christian Dior and Burberry, mainstream, mass-market brands like Puma, and niche scents for Morgane le Fay and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Nathalie's extraordinary talent has been recognized with multiple Fifi Awards. In 2004, she won the Luxe category for her work on Burberry Brit, and the following year, she received the Women's Nouveau Niche award for Burberry Brit Red.
Her diverse interests profoundly influence Nathalie Gracia-Cetto's approach to perfume creation in music, literature, and photography. These artistic pursuits provide her with a wealth of inspiration, resulting in fragrances that exude expressiveness, clarity, and finesse. Her creations embody her philosophy of "le partipris," which focuses on crafting expressive scents that tell a story.
Throughout her career, Nathalie has worked with an impressive array of brands, including 4711, Avon, Boucheron, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Cerruti, Chloé, Christian Lacroix, Coach, Comme des Garcons, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Eau Jeune, Emilio Pucci, Ermanno Scervino, Escada, Essential Parfums, Ex Nihilo, Fragonard, Fragrance Du Bois, Granado, Iceberg, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo, MAIOS, Montblanc, Morgane le Fay, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, O Boticário, Oriflame, Orlov Paris, Paco Rabanne, Paul Smith, Penhaligon's, PourMoi, Puma, Rochas, S.T. Dupont, Salvatore Ferragamo, Six Scents, Tom Ford, Trussardi, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace, and Yves Rocher.
Some of Nathalie's most popular perfumes include Burberry Burberry Brit, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Chloé Love, Rochas Moustache Eau de Parfum, Paco Rabanne 1 Million Lucky, and Versace Versace Pour Femme Dylan Blue.
Nathalie Gracia-Cetto's multifaceted approach to perfume creation, drawing inspiration from her diverse interests, has led her to become a distinguished perfumer in the fragrance industry. Her dedication to her craft and her passion for artistic expression continues to captivate and inspire those who experience her enchanting creations.
