Jean-Pierre Bethouart is a renowned perfumer who has collaborated with some of the most iconic perfume brands in the world. Born in Picardy, France, he originally studied chemistry before discovering his passion for perfumery. He started his career at Givaudan in 1981 and worked there until 1987. Since then he has been senior perfumer at Firmenich, one of the world's leading perfume houses.

Throughout his career, Jean-Pierre Bethouart has created a wide range of fragrances for both men and women. His portfolio includes perfumes for Adidas, Armand Basi, Boucheron, Burberry, Cacharel, Caron, Celine Dion, Cerruti, Dior, Escada, Fendi, Givenchy, Grès, Louis Feraud, NafNaf, Paul Smith, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sonia Rykiel, Swarovski, Versace and Yohji Yamamoto, among others.

Some of his most popular fragrances include Givenchy Ange ou Demon, Versace Blue Jeans, Versace Dreamer The Original Edition, Burberry Touch for Men, Versace Red Jeans, and Boucheron Boucheron. His fragrance creations are known for their sophistication, elegance and timeless appeal.

One of his most celebrated creations is Caron Parfum Sacré, which he created in 1990. The fragrance is a spicy oriental fragrance with a prominent rose scent in the heart. Described as a "fine cashmere scarf" that clings to the skin, it exudes warmth and softness. It is a testament to Jean-Pierre Bethouart's skill and expertise in creating fragrances that are both evocative and memorable.