Perfumes de Fabrice Pellegrin

Fabrice Pellegrin, born and raised in Grasse, France, carries perfumery in his blood. He comes from a family of perfumers, jasmine collectors and suppliers of natural products. His passion for perfumery is deeply rooted in the community and the landscape of Grasse. In his words: “People from Grasse keep their precious knowledge hidden, but when they share it, they give it completely”.

Fabrice began his career with Robertet and Mane, where he created iconic fragrances for prestigious brands such as Thierry Mugler, Diptyque, l’Occitane and Hermès. Later, in 2008, he joined Firmenich, where his success story continued with brands such as L’Oréal, Clarins, Coty and Puig. He has also worked with numerous exclusive niche brands including Armani Privé, By Kilian, Jo Malone, Courrège, Reminiscence, L’Artisan Parfumeur and Dear Rose.

Fabrice’s experience is not limited to his creative talent, but also includes his mastery of natural ingredients and his passion for Grasse perfumery heritage. He has been involved in the development of natural products for more than 15 years and splits his time between Paris and research laboratories in Grasse. In his words: “Perfumery is constantly redesigning, rewriting and setting trends”.

Fabrice is a generous master who believes in passing his expertise on to future generations. He thinks that “it is important that we share our knowledge by exchanging ideas and being open. No one owns the truth”.

Despite his success and recognition in the industry, Fabrice remains grounded and connected with his clients. He values contact with them, and many of them refer to him as their “lucky star”. Fabrice believes that “in our business, destiny really plays a role. It dictates when we create something new and it has a part to play in our time, whether too soon, too late or just at the right moment”.

Fabrice’s work speaks for itself, as his outstanding creativity and distinctive signature have contributed to the success of numerous iconic fragrances. In 2017, he was honoured with the annual Oscar from the French professional magazine Cosmétique Mag and named “Perfumer of the Year”. Fabrice’s passion for perfumery, his mastery of natural ingredients and his dedication to passing on his knowledge make him a true inspiration in the industry.