Ilias Ermenidis

Ilias Ermenidis is a renowned perfumer with a rich multicultural background. Born in Constantinople (Istanbul), he spent his childhood there before moving to Athens. His passion for fragrances was sparked at his father's flavors and fragrance factory in Istanbul. Ermenidis studied perfumery in Paris and was the first perfumer trainee hired by Firmenich. His career has spanned over three decades, during which he lived in Paris, Geneva, and New York. Ermenidis is known for his love of transparent and Mediterranean-style notes, and his ability to create abstract olfactive forms. He has a particular affinity for Ambrox, which he considers 'the sexiest molecule alive'. Some of his notable creations include Byblos (1990), Givenchy Pour Homme (2002), Gucci by Gucci (2007), and Kayali Invite Only Amber 23 (2021). Ermenidis is described as generous, warm, extroverted, and intellectually adventurous, with a passion for contemporary art, design, architecture, history, and opera.