Dominique Ropion

Dominique Ropion is a French master perfumer, born in Paris in 1955. He attended the Roure Bertrand Dupont perfumery school in Grasse to pursue his passion for perfumery. After his training, he began his career at the legendary Roure Bertrand laboratories, where he met his friend and collaborator Frédéric Malle .

Over the years, Dominique Ropion has collaborated with several fragrance brands, including Christian Dior , Thierry Mugler , Lancôme, Givenchy , Issey Miyake , Yves Saint Laurent , Paco Rabanne and The Body Shop. He joined International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in 2000, where he continues to create groundbreaking fragrances.

Ropion's creations are known for their precise olfactory balance and flawless composition. He is a daring perfectionist who takes risks to create masterpieces that stand out in the industry. His perfumes are like great architectural feats, combining excessive doses of powerful ingredients with carefully measured, subtler accords until the composition stands alone.

Dominique Ropion has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to the fragrance industry. He was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012 and Cosmetic Valley's International Fragrance Prize or Prix François Coty in 2008. In 2010, he was honored with the Cosmetique Magazine Oscar and in 2018, he was named Master Perfumer.

Some of Ropion's popular creations include Givenchy Ysatis, Givenchy Amarige, Kenzo Jungle Elephant, Calvin Klein Euphoria, Thierry Mugler Alien , Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb and Lancôme La Vie Est Belle. However, his most famous creation is probably Portrait of a Lady for Frédéric Malle, which he developed with his friend and collaborator Frédéric Malle. This fragrance is considered a masterpiece in the fragrance industry and has received much acclaim.

Dominique Ropion's contributions to the fragrance industry are invaluable and he continues to create groundbreaking scents that engage the senses and evoke emotions. His passion for perfumery and dedication to excellence have earned him a reputation as one of the most celebrated perfumers in the world.

Company: IFF

Education: Roure Bertrand Dupont (Givaudan Perfumery School)

Web: iff.com