TAGS: Perfumes & Fragrances
The Principal Perfumer of Firmenich, Ilias Ermenidis to join the Fine Fragrance Creative Center in Paris, where he will play an increasingly important role with several global and strategic clients based in Paris, Italy and Spain.
Ilias Ermenidis- A Strong Ambassador
Illias has always been a strong ambassador for Firmenich. Indeed, with 34 years at Firmenich, his role in fine
fragrance goes well beyond his creative wins, and he has become a mentor, advocate of perfumery culture and developer of talent in Paris and across the international Fine Fragrance markets.
Jerry Vittoria, President, Fine Fragrance Worldwide, comments, "
We are delighted to have Ilias in Paris. He brings his energy and expertise of the American and Brazilian markets. Ilias will strengthen our perfumer team in Europe, but also in fast-growing markets such as the Middle East, India and China."
Principal Perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, said, "
After having long considered New York my home, I am happy to be back in Paris where it all started, and to seize this new opportunity to contribute to the dynamics of this fine fragrance flagship market."
Firmenich's First Perfumer Trainee
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Ilias discovered perfumery at his father’s flavors and fragrance factory in Istanbul.
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In Paris, he studied perfumery and was hired by Firmenich from ISIP as the first perfumer trainee.
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He moved to New York, where he has been thriving for 25 years, after ten years living between Paris and Geneva.
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In his early successes he created fragrances for Avon, Coty, Oscar de la Renta and Victoria’s Secret.
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Ilias has also created perfumes for Givenchy, Ferragamo, Vera Wang, Gucci, Bath & Body Works, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein.
The company is delighted to have Ilias back in Fine Fragrance Creative Center, Paris.
Source: Firmenich