Cruel Gardénia for Guerlain

— Perfumer dossier · Syrian-French —
Senior Perfumer/Symrise
Randa Hammami
“Her perfumes often feature exotic ingredients and rich, opulent scents that transport the wearer.”
Fragrances
021
Career
1986—
Houses
13
Awards
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— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —
The journey of Randa Hammami.
Opening chapter
iscover the unique olfactory artistry of Randa Hammami, a perfumer renowned for her cross-cultural inspirations.
02 · Formation
Born to a Syrian father and French mother, Randa Hammami's early life traversed Damascus and Atlanta before she made Paris her home. It was in the French capital that she embarked on her perfumery career, joining Symrise and steadily advancing to the position of Senior Perfumer. Her portfolio features an array of successful and exclusive fragrances for prestigious houses such as Guerlain, Amouage, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
03 · Practice
Hammami's diverse heritage informs her innovative approach to scent composition, enabling her to harmoniously blend an extensive palette of ingredients. This fosters a collection of sophisticated perfumes, many of which are celebrated for their opulent, evocative, and transporting qualities. Throughout her career, her collaborations with leading brands have cemented her standing as a distinguished and inventive perfumer.
— Purone curation —
“Her perfumes often feature exotic ingredients and rich, opulent scents that transport the wearer.”
Education & training
Not specified
02 · Career
Timeline.
- —→ —
Guerlain
- —→ —
Anima Vinci
- —→ —
Georges Stahl
- —→ —
Maison Rebatchi
- —→ —
Nayassia
- —→ —
Odecla
- —→ —
Oriflame
- —→ —
Sylvaine Delacourte
- —→ —
WIDIAN
- —→ —
Amouage
- —→ —
Gulf Orchid
- —→ —
Van Cleef & Arpels
07 · Selected
Notable works.
Amouage Epic Man for Amouage
Orchidée Vanille for Van Cleef & Arpels
