Sophia Grojsman
Sophia Grojsman (born 8 March 1945 in Lubcha, Belarus) is a Belarus-born American perfumer. Many of the perfumes created by her are based on the scent of rose.[1] Grojsman is a Vice President of International Flavors and Fragrances, a perfume and scent company whose annual sales exceed two billion dollars (USD).[2]
Early years and education
Sophia Grojsman started her life in Belarus, a former Soviet state. Her family moved to Poland when she was fifteen, and she received a Bachelor of Science degree in analytical inorganic chemistry there. In 1965, Grojsman immigrated to the United States and a year later began to work at International Flavors and Fragrances as a lab assistant.[2]
Honours
In 1994, Sophia Grojsman received the Cosmetic Executive Women's Achiever Award for her lifetime contributions to perfumery.[3] She also received the Living Legend Award from the American Society of Perfumers in 1996,[3] and again in 1999 Grojsman was honored by the Cosmetic Executive Women for her lifetime achievements in the fragrance industry.
Creations
Among the best-selling fragrances that Grojsman has created:[4]
- 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)
- 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)[5]
- 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
- ^ "Perfumers: Grosjman, Sophia". Perfume Intelligence: The Encyclopaedia of Perfume. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ "IVS Elite Group". The website devoted to Désir Coulant - new perfume created by Sophia Grojsman.