Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, a renowned French perfumer, was born and raised in Grasse, the world capital of perfume. Her journey into the world of fragrances began with a solid academic foundation, when she obtained a PhD in pharmacology. When Nathalie discovered her passion for fragrances, she decided to pursue her dreams at the prestigious Givaudan Perfumery School.

After graduating from Givaudan, Nathalie embarked on a productive 20-year career as a perfumer with the company. During this time, she worked with prestigious high-end brands such as Christian Dior and Burberry, mainstream mass-market brands such as Puma, and niche fragrances for Morgane le Fay and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Nathalie's extraordinary talent has been recognized with multiple Fifi Awards. In 2004, she won the Luxury category for her work on Burberry Brit, and the following year she received the Women's Nouveau Niche award for Burberry Brit Red.

Her diverse interests influence Nathalie Gracia-Cetto’s approach to perfume creation in music, literature and photography. These artistic pursuits provide her with a wealth of inspiration, resulting in fragrances that exude expressiveness, clarity and finesse. Her creations embody her philosophy of “le partipris,” which focuses on creating expressive fragrances that tell a story.

Throughout her career, Nathalie has worked with an impressive range of brands including 4711, Avon, Boucheron, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Cerruti, Chloé, Christian Lacroix, Coach, Comme des Garcons, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Eau Jeune, Emilio Pucci, Ermanno Scervino, Escada, Essential Parfums, Ex Nihilo, Fragonard, Fragrance Du Bois, Granado, Iceberg, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo, MAIOS, Montblanc, Morgane le Fay, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, O Boticário, Oriflame, Orlov Paris, Paco Rabanne, Paul Smith, Penhaligon's, PourMoi, Puma, Rochas, ST Dupont, Salvatore Ferragamo, Six Scents, Tom Ford, Trussardi, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace and Yves Rocher.

Some of Nathalie's most popular perfumes are Burberry Burberry Brit, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Chloé Love, Rochas Mustache Eau de Parfum, Paco Rabanne 1 Million Lucky and Versace Versace Pour Femme Dylan Blue.

Nathalie Gracia-Cetto's multifaceted approach to perfume creation, inspired by her diverse interests, has made her a leading perfumer in the perfume industry. Her dedication to her craft and passion for artistic expression continue to inspire those who experience her enchanting creations.

Company: Givaudan

Education: Givaudan Perfumery School

Web: givaudan.com