La Petite Robe Noire

— Perfumer dossier · Swiss —
Thierry Wasser
“Known for blending natural and synthetic ingredients in innovative ways, creating timeless and contemporary fragrances.”
Fragrances
247
Career
1990—
Houses
04
Awards
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— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —
The journey of Thierry Wasser.
Opening chapter
hierry Wasser is a Swiss perfumer renowned for his mastery in blending diverse ingredients and his influential creative direction at Guerlain.
02 · Formation
Born in Switzerland in 1961, Thierry Wasser embarked on his illustrious career in perfumery by undertaking an apprenticeship with the esteemed fragrance house Charabot. Further honing his craft, he subsequently collaborated with Firmenich, a global leader in flavour and fragrance creation. His professional trajectory reached a significant pinnacle in 2008 when he was appointed as the in-house perfumer for Guerlain, a venerable French maison with a rich heritage in fragrance. This role marked him as only the fifth individual to hold such a prestigious position within the brand.
03 · Practice
Throughout his distinguished career, Wasser has been responsible for numerous celebrated fragrances, including signature creations for Guerlain such as La Petite Robe Noire, Shalimar Parfum Initial, and entries in the Aqua Allegoria collection. His approach is characterised by a meticulous attention to detail and a pioneering spirit in combining diverse ingredients, resulting in olfactory works that are both timeless and distinctly modern in their appeal.
— Purone curation —
“Known for blending natural and synthetic ingredients in innovative ways, creating timeless and contemporary fragrances.”
Education & training
Givaudan Perfumery School
07 · Selected
Notable works.
Shalimar Parfum Initial
Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
