Christopher Sheldrake

Opening chapter

Christopher Sheldrake is a celebrated perfumer in the fragrance industry, born in the United Kingdom. His passion for the arts led him to study art history in college, after which he traveled extensively, discovering his love for fragrance. In the early 1980s, he moved to Paris to begin his career, initially working for Quest and Shiseido before joining Serge Lutens in 1992. Under Lutens' mentorship, he developed a profound appreciation for perfumery and created iconic scents. In 2012, Sheldrake became the in-house perfumer for Chanel, continuing to innovate with fragrances like Coco Noir and establishing a reputation as a master perfumer known for his unique artistic vision.