№ 01Selected
Terre d'Hermès
J
PU · Perfumer№ 0cf489
— Perfumer dossier · French —
Jean-Claude Ellena
“Minimalist, emphasizing natural materials and fresh, clean compositions.”
FranceActive
Fragrances
158
Career
1963—
Houses
05
Awards
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Hermès·The Different Company·Givaudan·Le Couvent – Maison de Parfum·Hermes·Hermès·The Different Company·Givaudan·Le Couvent – Maison de Parfum·Hermes·
— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —
The journey of Jean-Claude Ellena.
Opening chapter
orn in Grasse, France, in 1947, Jean-Claude Ellena began his journey in perfumery at the age of 16. He apprenticed at Antoine Chiris' factory and later attended Givaudan's perfumery school. Ellena is known for his minimalist style and emphasis on natural materials. He created iconic perfumes during his tenure as Hermès's exclusive in-house perfumer from 2004 to 2016. He also founded the Osmothèque, an international scent archive. After leaving Hermès, he became the Olfactory Creation Director at Le Couvent – Maison de Parfum. Over his five-decade career, he has created numerous beloved fragrances, notably Terre d'Hermès and Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert.
— Purone curation —
“Minimalist, emphasizing natural materials and fresh, clean compositions.”
Education & training
Chiris
04 · Portfolio
Fragrances by Jean-Claude.
07 · Selected
Notable works.
№ 02Selected
Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert
№ 03Selected
Un Jardin en Méditerranée
№ 04Selected
First by Van Cleef & Arpels
№ 05Selected
Rose Ikebana
№ 06Selected
L'Eau d'Ambre
№ 07Selected
Déclaration by Cartier
№ 08Selected
Osmanthe Yunnan
№ 09Selected
Bois d'Iris
№ 10Selected
Ambre Narguilé
№ 11Selected
Aqua Mahana
№ 12Selected
Arancia Rossa
№ 13Selected
Mimosa
№ 14Selected
Tuberosa