Sophia Grojsman (born 8 March 1945 in Lubcha, Belarus) is a Belarus-born American perfumer. Grojsman is a Vice President of International Flavors and Fragrances, a perfume and scent company whose annual sales exceed two billion dollars (USD).[1] She is one of the most prolific perfumers of our time, having created some of the most game-changing perfumes in the last thirty years. Her mastery with rose[2] in all its facets as well as her 'hug me' accord has influenced modern perfumery as we know it today.
Early years and education
Sophia Grojsman was born in Belarus, a former Soviet state. It is said that, in her younger years, Sophia ran around her garden, smelling roses and violets[3]
Her family moved to Poland when she was fifteen, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in analytical inorganic chemistry.
In 1965, Grojsman immigrated to the United States and a year later began to work at International Flavors and Fragrances as a lab technician.[1]
Honours
In 1994, Sophia Grojsman received the Cosmetic Executive Women's Achiever Award for her lifetime contributions to perfumery.[4] She received the Living Legend Award from the American Society of Perfumers in 1996,[4] In 1999 Grojsman was honored by the Cosmetic Executive Women for her lifetime achievements in the fragrance industry. Most recently, in 2016, Grojsman received the Perfumer of Year, Lifetime Achievement Award by the Fragrance Foundation.[5]
Creations
Among the best-selling fragrances that Grojsman has created:[6]
- Bill Blass Nude (1990)
- Boucheron Jaipur (1994)
- Bvlgari Bvlgari Pour Femme (1994)
- Calvin Klein Eternity (1988)
- Calvin Klein Eternity Purple Orchid (2002)
- Celine Magic (1996)
- Christian Lacroix Christian Lacroix (1999)
- Coty, Inc. Ex'cla-ma'tion (1988)th
- Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Rubies (1993)
- Estée Lauder Beautiful (1985)
- Estée Lauder Spellbound (1992)
- Estée Lauder White Linen (1978)
- Frederic Malle Outrageous! (2007)
- Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (1982)
- IVS Elite Group Désir Coulant (2012)[7]
- HRH Princess Elizabeth E (2002)
- HRH Princess Elizabeth Jelisaveta (2002)
- Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars (1994)
- Kenzo Kashaya (1994)
- Lalique Lalique (1992)
- Lancôme Trésor (1990)
- Lancôme Trésor Sparkling (2007)
- Laura Biagiotti Sotto Voce (1996)
- Oscar De La Renta Volupté (1992)
- Paloma Picasso Tentations (1996)
- Perry Ellis 360° (1992)
- Prescriptives Calyx (1987)
- Michel Germain Séxūal (1994)
- S-Perfume 100% Love (2003)
- Yves Rocher Neblina (2000)
- Yves Saint Laurent Paris (1983)
- Yves Saint Laurent Paris Premieres Roses (2003)
- Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne (2009)
- Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse (1993)
References
- ^ a b Nemy, Enid (February 11, 1993). "In the World of Fragrance, Reputations Rest on the Nose . . ". The New York Times. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- ^ "Perfumers: Grosjman, Sophia". Perfume Intelligence: The Encyclopaedia of Perfume. Archived from the original on 21 June 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
- ^ "Perfumer - Sophia Grojsman". Frederic Malle. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
- ^ a b "A perfumer's passion - Lancome Paris profile". Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- ^ "Perfumer - Sophia Grojsman". Frederic Malle. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
- ^ Sophia Grojsman Fragrances
- ^ "IVS Elite Group". The website devoted to Désir Coulant - new perfume created by Sophia Grojsman.