Gerard Anthony is a renowned perfumer with over 50 years of experience in the perfume industry. Born in 1944, he did not come from a family of perfumers. However, at the age of 14, while working in Grasse during the summer, he discovered his passion for perfume. The scent of jasmine mixed with the morning air enchanted him and he knew he wanted to create fragrances.

At the age of 17, Gerard took a job as a laboratory technician at Lautier, where he learned about raw materials and how they could be used in perfumery. He called these raw materials his "friends" and "allies" for his compositions. In 1966 he discovered the iconic fragrance l'Eau Sauvage, which inspired him to create his own fragrances.

Gerard then joined Dragoco, where he gained formulation experience, before moving to Paris to further refine his craft. In 1974, he was awarded the Young Perfumer Prize by the Société Technique des Parfumeurs, which recognized his talent and dedication to the industry.

He then joined Naarden, where in 1978 he created Azzaro pour Homme, a classic men's fragrance that remains popular to this day. Gerard later worked at Firmenich for over 20 years, creating many successful fragrances, including XS pour Homme by Paco Rabanne (1993) and building a strong professional relationship with Jean-Paul Guerlain.

Today, Gerard Anthony is part of the creative team at Jean Niel, where he continues to share his expertise and passion for perfumery. He has collaborated with a wide variety of brands, including Alain Delon, Balenciaga, Hugo Boss, Lalique, Paco Rabanne and Sonia Rykiel, among others. His contributions to the world of fragrance are significant and have made him a respected figure in the industry.