Dominique Ropion

Dominique Ropion (born 1955) is a French master perfumer. Born in Paris, he trained at Roure Bertrand Dupont (now Givaudan perfumery school) in Grasse.[1][2] After joining International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in 2000, Ropion has worked for fragrance brands including Christian Dior, Thierry Mugler, Lancôme, Givenchy, Frédéric Malle, Issey Miyake, Yves Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne and the Body Shop.[3][4]

Awards and recognition

Ropion has received Cosmetique Magazine Oscar (2010), the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2012), the Cosmetic Valley's International Fragrance Prize (formerly the Prix François Coty) (2008). He received the title of Master Perfumer in 2018.[5]

List of creations

• Givenchy Amarige (1991)[6]
• Kenzo Jungle Elephant (1996)
• Calvin Klein Euphoria
• Thierry Mugler Alien
• Cacharel Amor Amor (2003)
• Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (2004)
• Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower (2005)
• Frédéric Malle Geranium pour Monsieur (2009)
• Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (2009)
• Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady (2010)
• Lancôme La Vie Est Belle (2012)
• Frederic Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire

References

1. https://www.givaudan.com/fragrances/perfumery-school
2. http://www.qatar-tribune.com/PrintNews.aspx?id=29082
3. https://fragrances.bg/blog/en/noses/dominique-ropion/
4. http://fr.fashionnetwork.com/news/Dominique-Ropion-On-ne-fait-pas-de-plus-mauvais-parfums-qu-il-y-a-30-ans-,969414.html#.W1OQYtVKjIU
5. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180118006275/en/IFF-Honors-Dominique-Ropion-Prestigious-Master-Perfumer
6. https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/7-giftable-fragrances-that-wont-disappoint-from-french-perfumer-dominique-ropion#1