Jerome Epinette

Jérôme Epinette is a renowned French perfumer, known for his work with several high-profile fragrance houses such as Byredo, Atelier Cologne, Frapin, and Olfactive Studio, among others. Born and raised in Burgundy, a famous wine region in France, he developed a passion for the complexities of winemaking at a young age. However, he also had a strong interest in perfumery, which led him to pursue a career in this field.

After earning a master's degree in biochemistry from the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France, Epinette attended the Grasse Institute of Perfumery in Grasse, where he refined his skills in the art of creating scents. In 2003, he joined the Paris office of Robertet, a leading fragrance and flavor company, and was part of the team that launched the New York Creative Center in 2006. He now lives and works in New York City.

Epinette has gained recognition for his use of exceptional quality natural ingredients, which he elegantly blends with the finest synthetics to create unique and captivating scents. He has designed numerous best-selling and award-winning perfumes for brands ranging from mainstream giants such as Victoria's Secret and L'Occitane en Provence to niche stalwarts such as Atelier Cologne and Luckyscent's Decennial line. However, he is perhaps best known for his collaboration with Olivia Giacobetti and Ben Gorham in creating the successful Byredo line, of which he personally designed most of the fragrances.

Epinette's talents have earned him a reputation as one of the most sought-after noses in the industry, and he has been approached by several fragrance houses to create their signature scents. He recently turned his talents to the self-proclaimed "upstart" fragrance house of Floral Street, where he created the scent Electric Rhubarb in collaboration with the Chelsea Flower Show.

Epinette's approach to fragrance creation is characterised by his attention to detail, his use of mood boards and the importance he attaches to following the evolution of the scent on the skin. He has a signature style characterised by his use of patchouli and sandalwood, which he blends in different ways to create a unique olfactory experience.

Company: Robertet

Education: Grasse Institute of Perfumery