David Apel

David Apel is a renowned American perfumer who began his career in 1980 at Givaudan's fragrance labs. Born in New Jersey, his passion for exploring nature led him to study environmental chemistry before entering the world of perfumery. Apel's style is characterized by his innovative approach and his love for oceanic and atmospheric scents. He is known for creating fragrances with broad strokes, preferring to make bold statements rather than focusing on fine details. Apel has created several successful fragrances, including Calvin Klein's Escape for Men (1993), Elizabeth Arden's Sunflowers (1993), and Tom Ford's Black Orchid (2006). He received the American Society of Perfumers Young Perfumer Award in 1991. Apel has worked for major fragrance houses, including Givaudan, Fragrance Resources, and currently serves as Vice President and Senior Perfumer at Symrise. His work often incorporates innovative technologies, as seen in his collaboration with AI systems like Philyra to create new fragrances.