Perfumer
Ilias Ermenidis
Ilias Ermenidis is a renowned perfumer known for his notable mastery of fragrances. Born in Constantinople, Ermenidis spent his early childhood in the city before moving to Athens. His fascination with fragrances began during his summer internships at his father’s flavors and fragrances factory in Istanbul. This passion led him to study perfumery in Paris, where he attended the prestigious ISIPCA.
Ermenidis was the first perfumer apprentice hired by the fragrance company Firmenich. He is proud of this fact and has lived his passion with the company ever since, describing it as being a "resident artist". Ermenidis has lived in different countries, including Paris and Geneva, for ten years before moving to New York, where he thrived for 25 years before returning to Paris in 2019.
Ermenidis is a dedicated perfumer who is also passionate about family and fatherhood. He is a generous, warm, and extroverted individual who loves intellectual adventures. His multicultural background has given him a notable command of languages, and his Greek heritage is evident in his creations.
Ermenidis’s creative process is influenced by art and opera, and he enjoys delving into abstract olfactory forms. He believes that creating a fragrance is a magical and promising moment, but that it requires team effort to come to life. His creations combine talent, technique, relentless effort, and good fortune.
Ermenidis has worked with several fragrance brands throughout his career, including Gucci, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, and Vera Wang. He has composed several popular fragrances, including Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum, Vera Wang Princess, and Givenchy Pour Homme.
Despite his success, Ermenidis remains humble and passionate about his craft. He continues to seek new horizons, eager to create something beautiful and inspiring.
