BDK

Born in Paris in 1989 to a Romanian father and a mother from the Algerian-Moroccan border, David Benedek was immersed in the world of perfumery from an early age. His grandparents, exiles from Transylvania, were pioneers in the Parisian perfume industry and were among the first to distribute prestigious brands such as Worth and Christian Dior in the 1950s. They eventually specialized in selling perfumes and luxury goods to foreign visitors to Paris, opening their first boutique in the 1960s on the corner of Rue Royale and Rue Saint-Honoré. The family’s expertise in perfumery was passed down from generation to generation. David studied economics before moving to Beijing and New York in 2010 for further education. Upon returning to Paris, he joined the Institut Français de la Mode in 2012, where he focused on the perfume and cosmetics industry. For over a year, he trained to identify key raw materials, olfactory families and their nuances, honing his skills in fragrance creation. Working with the Givaudan teams, David deepened his understanding of the subtleties of perfumery. His passion gradually turned into a vocation, leading him to continue his training at the Cinquième Sens Institute. This experience helped him refine his olfactory universe and laid the foundations for the BDK Parfums perfume house.