IFF Master Perfumer Dominique Ropion Celebrated at The Fragrance Foundation Awards; Creates Historic First Bespoke Scent for ...
June 05 2019 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF)
(Euronext Paris: IFF) (TASE: IFF), applauds Master Perfumer
Dominique Ropion as he is honored with The Fragrance Foundation’s
Lifetime Achievement, Perfumer Award. Every year, the Fragrance
Foundation recognizes the global industry and its outstanding
creative achievements in the world of perfumery during its renowned
industry event held at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Nicolas Mirzayantz, IFF Divisional CEO, Scent, said, “Since
joining IFF in 2000, Dominique brought with him the characteristics
that are inseparable from his success as a master perfumer -- a
storm of creativity, deep humility, and an encyclopedic
understanding of perfumery’s history.” Mr. Mirzayantz continued,
“With these gifts comes the extraordinary generosity of spirit that
is essential to the survival of this most ephemeral art – his
willingness to mentor young talent and share his vast knowledge of
perfumery with those who will bring it forward. Dominique
understands his role in this continuum.”
Mr. Ropion’s journey to perfumery began as a teenager. Studying
physics at school, he worked in a fragrance lab during summer
vacations and became fascinated with the process. The fascination
turned into an internship, followed by a bit of luck when a space
became available at a perfumery school, where his talents were
revealed and expanded. He worked in the industry for 18 years
before he joined IFF in 2000. Since that time, he created or
co-created fragrances for some of the industry’s most prestigious
and iconic brands, including Amarige, Ysatis, Very Irresistible and
L’Interdit by Givenchy; Carnal Flower and Portrait of a Lady for
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle; La vie est Belle by Lancôme; Y
pour homme by YSL; Alien by Thierry Mugler; Invictus by Paco
Rabanne; and Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf.
His external recognitions include the Cosmetique Magazine Oscar
in 2010, the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012,
and the prestigious Cosmetic Valley's International
Fragrance Prize (formerly the Prix François Coty) in 2008.
Within IFF, he counts among his successes his contributions to the
creation of the Company’s Scent Design School and his
work in evaluating and shaping new molecule creations. He was named
Master Perfumer at IFF in 2018.
“Dominique Ropion is a gifted perfumer and extremely deserving
of this year’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement, Perfumer Award. We are
thrilled to celebrate his accomplishments at The Fragrance
Foundation Awards and congratulate him on his many achievements in
the fragrance industry,” said Linda Levy, President of The
Fragrance Foundation. “We are especially proud that Dominique is
lending his talent to create a fragrance especially for tonight’s
event that will elevate the experience for our guests.”
In an historic first for The Fragrance Foundation Awards, Mr.
Ropion has created a bespoke luxurious floral fragrance to scent
the event during the cocktail hour. The fragrance, called Fleurs
d’un Soir, includes orris root, rose, and jasmine notes, all
sourced from IFF-LMR Naturals, based in Grasse, France. The
fragrance will be unique to this event, never to be repeated.
Dominique Ropion said, “I’m proud of receiving this Award and am
eager to see future generations of perfumers receive it in a few
decades! A perfume contains endless combinations with the power to
rouse the most diverse sensibilities. They’re definitely worth
dedicating a lifetime of creation!”
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Uncommon Sense to create what the world needs. As a collective of
unconventional thinkers and creators, we put science and artistry
to work to create unique and unexpected scents, tastes, experiences
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About The Fragrance Foundation
As a non-profit organization, The Fragrance Foundation is the
premier resource for industry expertise, innovation, and education.
United under the mission statement “to inspire the world to
discover the artistry and passion of fragrance,” The Foundation is
devoted to nurturing talent, celebrating the creativity of
perfumers and engaging consumers to increase appreciation for the
world of fragrance.
For more information, please
visit www.fragrance.org and follow The Fragrance
Foundation on social media @fragrancefoundation.
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