Dominique Ropion (; born 1955) is a French master
perfumer
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. Born in
Paris
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, he trained at Roure Bertrand Dupont (now
Givaudan
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Overview
The company's scents and flavours are de ...
perfumery school) in
Grasse
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. After joining
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in 2000, Ropion has worked for fragrance brands including
Christian Dior
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,
Thierry Mugler
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,
Lancôme
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,
Givenchy
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,
Frédéric Malle
Pierre 'Frédéric' Serge Louis Jacques Malle (born 17 July 1962 in Paris, France) is a French businessman, author and '' 'Editeur de Parfums' '' who founded the perfume house Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle in 2000.
Personal life
Frédér ...
,
Issey Miyake
was a Japanese fashion designer. He was known for his technology-driven clothing designs, exhibitions and fragrances, such as '' L'eau d'Issey'', which became his best-known product.
Life and career
Miyake was born on 22 April 1938 in Hirosh ...
,
Yves Saint Laurent,
Paco Rabanne
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Early life and educati ...
and
The Body Shop
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Founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick, the company currently has a range of 1,000 products sold in about 3,000 stores, divided b ...
.
Awards and recognition
Ropion has received Cosmetique Magazine Oscar (2010), the Chevalier de l’
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
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(2012), the Cosmetic Valley's International Fragrance Prize or Prix François Coty (2008). He received the title of Master Perfumer in 2018.
List of creations
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Yardley London
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Lace (1982)
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Givenchy
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Ysatis (1984)
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Givenchy
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Amarige (1991)
*
Kenzo
is a common masculine Japanese given name.
Possible writings
Kenzō can be written using different kanji characters and can mean:
*賢三, "wise, three"
*健三, "healthy, three"
*謙三, "humble, three"
*健想, "healthy, concept"
*建造, "bu ...
Jungle Elephant (1996)
*
Calvin Klein
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Euphoria
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Thierry Mugler
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Alien
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Frédéric Malle
Pierre 'Frédéric' Serge Louis Jacques Malle (born 17 July 1962 in Paris, France) is a French businessman, author and '' 'Editeur de Parfums' '' who founded the perfume house Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle in 2000.
Personal life
Frédér ...
Vétiver Extraordinaire (2002)
*
Cacharel
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Amor Amor (2003)
*
Viktor & Rolf
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Flowerbomb (2004)
*
Frédéric Malle
Pierre 'Frédéric' Serge Louis Jacques Malle (born 17 July 1962 in Paris, France) is a French businessman, author and '' 'Editeur de Parfums' '' who founded the perfume house Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle in 2000.
Personal life
Frédér ...
Carnal Flower (2005)
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Frédéric Malle
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Personal life
Frédér ...
Geranium pour Monsieur (2009)
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Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (2009)
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Frédéric Malle
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Personal life
Frédér ...
Portrait of a Lady (2010)
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Lancôme
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La Vie Est Belle (2012)
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Frédéric Malle
Pierre 'Frédéric' Serge Louis Jacques Malle (born 17 July 1962 in Paris, France) is a French businessman, author and '' 'Editeur de Parfums' '' who founded the perfume house Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle in 2000.
Personal life
Frédér ...
Cologne Indelebile (2015)
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Elie Saab
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His main workshop is in Lebanon, with additional workshops in Milan and Paris. He started his business in the early 1980s and specialized in bridal couture (ex ...
Girl of Now Forever (2019)
*
Régime des Fleurs
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Al-Dukhan
References
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1955 births
Living people
French perfumers
Chevaliers of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Businesspeople from Paris