Annick Goutal was a woman of many talents and passions. Born in France in 1946, she showed an early talent for music and became a skilled pianist, winning numerous awards and performing in prestigious venues. However, her love for music eventually waned, and she pursued a career in modeling. It was during a modeling job in Grasse, the heart of the French perfume industry, that she discovered her true calling - perfumery. She met perfumer Henri Sorsana and impressed him with her determination and good nose. He offered her a training role, and Annick spent seven years in Grasse learning the art of perfumery under his tutelage. She memorized fragrances, learned what ingredients go together with each perfume, and developed her creativity under his watchful eye. In 1977, Annick Goutal finished her training and opened her first boutique in central Paris, selling just three perfumes - Folavril, Passion, and Eau d'Hadrien. While Folavril was unsuccessful and Passion only moderately successful, Eau d'Hadrien became her most famous perfume, evoking memories of Emperor Hadrian and beloved by celebrities. In 1980, Annick Goutal Parfums was formed, and Annick oversaw the recruitment and distribution process as the company expanded nationally and internationally. She was committed to keeping her fragrances exclusive and individual, and only a few companies were allowed to distribute them. Annick Goutal's boutiques are located in 43 countries worldwide, offering her unique fragrances to a global audience. Sadly, Annick Goutal developed breast cancer in the mid-1990s and passed away in 1999 at the age of 53. She left behind a legacy of 25 fragrances and compositions, a strong work ethic, and a daughter, Camille Goutal, who continues her mother's work as an entrepreneur and perfumer. Together with perfumer Isabelle Doyen, Camille Goutal continues to create new fragrances for the Annick Goutal brand, honoring her mother's passion for the art of perfumery.