Pascal Gaurin, a renowned French perfumer and VP Senior Perfumer at IFF, has left an indelible mark on the world of fragrance. With a portfolio that includes fragrances for prestigious brands such as Michael Kors, Vera Wang, Tom Ford and more, Gaurin's passion for perfume has led to an illustrious career.

As a child, Pascal Gaurin was fascinated by his surroundings, smelling everything from food and plants to furniture and soil. His fascination with craftsmanship was a way to create a bond with his great-grandfather, a bronze sculptor. At the age of 15 he met a tailor who instilled in him a taste for beautiful materials and a passion for detail. However, it wasn't until much later, when he read an article about the perfume industry in Vogue, that he really became interested in a career as a "nose".

During his preparation for HEC, an interview with Jacques Polge, in which he described his career, served as a revelation. Gaurin decided that his only obsession would be creating perfume. He started his journey by studying at the prestigious ISIPCA in France. A year after completing his perfumery studies, he was recruited by IFF, a world leader in the creation of fragrances and flavours.

Gaurin's early career at IFF took him around the world, working in Hong Kong for two years creating fragrances for markets such as China, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. This cultural shock taught him humility and helped him become acquainted with Asian customs and fragrance preferences. In 1997, Gaurin moved to his dream city, New York, where he would continue his illustrious career.

Since joining IFF, Pascal Gaurin has risen to VP Senior Perfumer. He has created fragrances for an impressive array of brands including A Lab on Fire, Avon, Banana Republic, By Kilian, Calvin Klein, Carine Roitfeld, Christian Lacroix, Dalegerard, Diana Vreeland, Diesel, EAUSO VERT, Emanuel Ungaro, Ésika, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Graff, Harajuku Lovers, Henry Rose, Hugo Boss, Karl Lagerfeld, Liz Claiborne, MojoMagique, Natura, O Boticário, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Scents of Wood, Sofia Vergara, Taffin Fragrances, Tom Ford, Vera Wang and Zoologist Perfumes.