Perfumer
Michel Almairac
France
Michel Almairac is a legendary French perfumer born in 1953 in Grasse, the perfume capital of the world. Trained at Roure Bertrand Dupont (now part of Givaudan), he has worked at prestigious houses including Takasago, Créations Aromatiques, and Robertet since the late 1990s. Celebrated for his minimalist elegance and timeless compositions, Almairac has created over 100 iconic fragrances for leading luxury brands including Dior, Burberry, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Shiseido, and Chopard.
“"I was always surrounded by scents and smells, natural and industrial ones from the perfume factories. I was fascinated by the atmosphere and all the people in their white coats dipping and mixing scents."
