Dominique Ropion

Dominique Ropion is a French master perfumer, born in Paris in 1955. He attended the Roure Bertrand Dupont perfumery school in Grasse to follow his passion for perfumery. After completing his training, he began his career in the legendary Roure Bertrand laboratories, where he met his friend and collaborator, Frédéric Malle. Over the years, Dominique Ropion has worked with several fragrance brands, including Christian Dior, Thierry Mugler, Lancôme, Givenchy, Issey Miyake, Yves Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne and The Body Shop. He joined International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in 2000, where he continues to create innovative fragrances. Ropion’s creations are known for their exact olfactory balance and impeccable composition. He is a bold perfectionist who takes risks to create masterpieces that stand out in the industry. His perfumes are like major architectural feats, balancing excessive doses of powerful ingredients with more subtle, meticulously measured accords—until the composition holds together on its own. Dominique Ropion has received several awards and recognitions for his contributions to the fragrance industry. He received the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012 and the International Fragrance Prize from the Cosmetic Valley or Prix François Coty in 2008. In 2010, he was awarded the Oscar of Cosmetique Magazine, and in 2018, he was named Master Perfumer. Some of Ropion’s popular creations include Givenchy Ysatis, Givenchy Amarige, Kenzo Jungle Elephant, Calvin Klein Euphoria, Thierry Mugler Alien, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb and Lancôme La Vie Est Belle. However, his most famous creation is possibly Portrait of a Lady for Frédéric Malle, which he developed with his friend and collaborator, Frédéric Malle. This fragrance is considered a masterpiece in the fragrance industry and has been praised by critics. Dominique Ropion’s contributions to the fragrance industry have been invaluable, and he continues to create innovative fragrances that touch the senses and evoke emotions. His passion for perfumery and dedication to excellence have earned him a reputation as one of the most celebrated perfumers in the world.