NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 7, 2016--
Regulatory News:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext Paris:IFF),
a leading innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, today
celebrates Sophia Grojsman, perfumer and industry legend, as she is
honored with The Fragrance Foundation Perfumer of the Year Lifetime
Achievement Award. Each year, the Fragrance Foundation recognizes the
global industry and its outstanding creative achievements in the world
of perfumery during its renowned industry event held at Lincoln Center’s
Alice Tully Hall.
“Our Sophia is a living legend. She has inspired the world of beauty
with her vibrancy and unparalleled ability to create simple scents and
turn them into global phenomena," said Nicolas Mirzayantz, Group
President, Fragrances, IFF. "An act of generosity, her fragrances are
universal. She was a pioneer in understanding what women wanted and
crafted superior fragrances that ignited deep emotional experiences. She
is one of the most successful and iconic perfumers of our generation,
and we are proud she has been recognized with this exceptional award by
the industry she loves."
Sophia began her legacy as an IFF lab technician in 1966 and stayed with
the company for nearly fifty years, creating more than 30 bestselling
fine fragrances. In her early years, she worked with some of the
greatest IFF perfumers of the time – Ernest Shiftan, Josephine Catapano
and many others. Continuing the tradition of empowerment, Sophia
inspired fellow perfumers, customers and consumers with her
uncompromising commitment to beauty and sensuality and her deep passion
for creating timeless scent experiences.
“When I think about a fragrance, I think of it as an expression of both
myself and the person with whom I am working with at the moment. It is
an exceptional experience to have been able to use my talents to make
people happy for so many years,” said Sophia. “During my time at IFF,
they gave me a chance to explore and tell stories of femininity and
strength, and I loved it. Being named The Fragrance Foundation Lifetime
Achievement awardee is an honor and I am proud to share it – because
fragrance is for everyone.”
Among her many accomplishments and accolades, Sophia was honored with
the Achiever Award by Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) in 1994; the Living
Legacy Award by the American Society of Perfumers in 1996, and the Lifetime
Achievement Award by CEW in 1999. Additionally, many of her
creations and collaborations have been recognized by The Fragrance
Foundation as inductees into its Fragrance Hall of Fame.
Please note a few of these fragrances below (collaborators are also
listed, as appropriate):
A Lab On Fire Rose Rebelle Respawn (2013)
Calvin KleinEternity
(1988)
Celine Magic (with Alain Astori)
Christian
LaCroix (shell bottle, 1999)
Elizabeth ArdenTrue Love
Elizabeth
TaylorDiamonds and Rubies
Estee LauderBeautiful
(1985)
Estee LauderSpellbound (1991)
Estee LauderWhite
Linen (1978)
Frederic MalleOutrageous (2007)
Lancôme
Tresor (1990)
Lancôme Tresor Sparkling (2007,
with Alienor Massenet)
Laura BiagiottiSotto Voce
Gloria
VanderbiltVanderbilt
Prescriptives Calyx (1986)
Yves
Saint Laurent Paris (1983)
Yves Saint Laurent
Parisienne (2009, with Sophie Labbé)
Yves Saint
Laurent Paris Premieres Roses (2003, with Dominique
Ropion & Laurent Bruyere)
Yves Saint LaurentYvresse (formerly
Champagne, 1993)
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Meet IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext Paris: IFF)
is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that move the world. At
the heart of our company, we are fueled by a sense of discovery,
constantly asking “what if?”. That passion for exploration drives us to
co-create unique products that consumers taste, smell, or feel in fine
fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as
beloved foods and beverages. Our 6,700 team members globally take
advantage of leading consumer insights, research and development,
creative expertise, and customer intimacy to develop differentiated
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Source: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
IFF
Michael DeVeau, 212-708-7164
VP, Global Corporate
Communications & Investor Relations
Michael.DeVeau@iff.com
