Louise Turner

Louise Turner is a renowned perfumer who has created some of the most successful fragrances for diverse brands in the industry. Born and raised in the south of England, Turner discovered her love of fragrance through the wildflowers of her native Kent, particularly honeysuckle and lilac. She went on to study dentistry but became interested in perfumery during a temporary job at Quest (now Givaudan) during a break from her studies.

Turner has been a perfumer at Givaudan since 2000 and has collaborated with various brands such as Roberto Cavalli , Thierry Mugler , and Maison Martin Margiela . Her style is cheerful, radiant, and uplifting, often inspired by her favorite flowers such as orange blossom, jasmine, wisteria, or tuberose. Turner is known for her ability to evoke not only the scent of flowers but also the texture of petals and the sense of pleasure they bring.

Some of Turner's notable creations include Boss The Scent For Her Magnetic for Hugo Boss, Chérie for Kate Spade, Bad Boy Extreme for Carolina Herrera , and Good Girl Collector Gold Fantasy 2022 for Carolina Herrera. She also created Lazy Sunday Morning for Maison Martin Margiela, which reflects her love of nature and the color white.

Turner describes her work for commercial brands as more restrictive due to consumer testing and the involvement of several people in the creative process. On the other hand, working with niche brands gives her more freedom and the opportunity to pursue her own ideas without the need for compromise.

Turner's inspiration comes from a variety of sources, including her childhood memories of the scents of Kent and her travels to different countries, art, colors, music, and food. She believes that creating perfumes is a labor of love that requires passion, self-confidence, and a thick skin, as criticism is part of everyday life.