Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Nathalie Gracia-Cetto was born and raised in Grasse, the world capital of perfume. She began her journey in the world of fragrances with a solid academic foundation, as she obtained a doctorate in pharmacology. Having discovered her passion for scents, she decided to pursue her dreams at the esteemed Givaudan Perfumery School. After completing her education at Givaudan, Nathalie began a prolific 20-year career as a perfumer for the company. During that time, she collaborated with high-end brands such as Christian Dior and Burberry; mass-market brands such as Puma; and niche fragrances for Morgane le Fay and Van Cleef & Arpels. Her talent has been recognised with multiple Fifi Awards. In 2004, she won the Luxe category for her work on Burberry Brit; and the following year she received the Women’s Nouveau Niche award for Burberry Brit Red. Her interests in music, literature and photography deeply influence her approach to creating perfumes. These artistic pursuits provide inspiration, resulting in fragrances that convey expressiveness, clarity and delicacy. Her creations reflect her philosophy of "le partipris", focused on making expressive aromas that tell a story. Throughout her career, Nathalie has worked with a wide variety 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, S.T. Dupont, Salvatore Ferragamo, Six Scents, Tom Ford, Trussardi, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace and Yves Rocher. Among some of her most popular perfumes are Burberry Brit, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Chloé Love, Rochas Moustache Eau de Parfum, Paco Rabanne 1 Million Lucky and Versace Pour Femme Dylan Blue. Nathalie Gracia-Cetto’s multi-faceted approach to perfume creation, inspired by her diverse interests, has led her to become a distinguished perfumer in the fragrance industry. Her dedication to her craft and her passion for artistic expression continue to captivate and inspire those who experience her creations.