Perfumes de Drom

Drom Fragrances is a well-regarded global perfume house with a rich history spanning more than a century. Since its founding in 1911, Drom has grown from a family business into a global company, known for its creativity, quality, and wide range of customers in both consumer products and fine perfumery. This biography delves into the evolution of Drom, from its origins to its acquisition by Givaudan in 2019, and the company’s ongoing dedication to creating enchanting aromas.

Early years and growth: Drom was founded in 1911 in Munich, Germany, by a passionate family that sought to create exquisite fragrances. The company initially served local and regional markets, focusing on creativity and higher levels of service. Over the years, Drom expanded its reach, serving customers around the world and establishing manufacturing facilities in China, Germany, the U.S., and Brazil.

Drom maintained its commitment to providing customers with innovative, high-quality fragrances throughout its growth. The company’s emphasis on creativity and excellence in fragrance creation helped it win a loyal customer base and solidify its position in the global perfume market.

Acquisition by Givaudan: In 2019, Givaudan, the world leader in flavors and fragrances, announced the acquisition of Drom, further extending its leadership in the global fragrance market. The acquisition was a strategic move for both companies, as Drom’s strong culture and capabilities complemented Givaudan’s existing business.

Ferdinand and Andreas Storp, co-owners and presidents of Drom, expressed their enthusiasm about Givaudan becoming Drom’s new home. They believed the merger would allow Drom to further expand its reach to customers and its geographic presence.

Present and future: After the acquisition, Drom continues to operate under the Givaudan umbrella, creating delicious and memorable aromatic experiences for customers around the world. With the support of Givaudan, Drom can leverage its expertise to serve a wider range of customers in personal care, home, and clothing, as well as in prestige perfumes.

As part of Givaudan, Drom remains dedicated to its core values of creativity and quality, maintaining its century-long legacy of fragrance creation. At times, the name of the perfumer who created a fragrance is not revealed. In such cases, sometimes the fragrance company or houses such as IFF, Robertet, Firmenich, Mane, Givaudan are mentioned instead of the individual perfumers. This is because these companies are famous for their expertise and track record in fragrance creation, and their involvement in the development of a specific fragrance is often an important piece of information for users. While efforts are always made to identify the perfumers behind each fragrance, it is considered that mentioning fragrance companies is a useful and informative alternative when the perfumer’s name is not available.