Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Born in a world full of enchanting aromas, Juliette Karagueuzoglou discovered her passion for scents at an early age. Her first olfactory memories include the smell of her parents’ home, the gardens, and the distinctive scent of asphalt after the rain. At the tender age of thirteen, Juliette realised that perfumery could be a career and decided to become a perfumer one day. In pursuit of her dream, Juliette earned her degree in Chemistry. She later attended the prestigious ISIPCA (Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique et de l'Aromatique Alimentaire) in France. In 2006, she joined the IFF Perfume School in Grasse, France, and New York, where she honed her skills and developed her unique approach to perfumery. Juliette Karagueuzoglou began her professional journey working for Expressions Parfumées in Grasse. In March 2002, she joined International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and rose through the ranks to become Junior Perfumer of Fine Fragrances, Paris, in July 2007. She received the Fashion Group International Rising Star Award in 2010 for her exceptional work and creative talent. Throughout her career, Juliette has collaborated with several high-end brands, such as Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo and Giorgio Armani, to name a few. Some of the most popular perfumes she has composed include Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme, Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina and Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo. For Juliette Karagueuzoglou, perfumery is an act of generosity. Her aim is to create olfactory markers that evoke vivid memories, provoke emotions, and stand up to the test of time, offering a form of eternity. She believes her ideas are concepts, often challenging herself with exercises, such as the use of raw materials that begin with a specific letter. Juliette draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including photographs, images, and the olfactory connections between raw materials. Synesthetic links play an important role in her creative process, allowing her to visualise fragrances in her mind. Her collaboration with Memo Paris began by exploring the beauty of woody essences and creating a sandalwood palace in the heart of Sherwood Forest. This unique approach to fragrance development has enabled Juliette to establish a lasting legacy in perfumery.