François Demachy
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PU · Perfumer№ 339a62

— Perfumer dossier · French —

Director of Development for LVMH cosmetics and perfumes division, Christian Dior's main nose/Christian Dior

François Demachy

“Modern, innovative, and deeply inspired by nature and feminine beauty.”

Grasse, France 1984-2021Active

Fragrances

211

Career

1984—

Houses

13

Awards

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Dior·Chanel·Mane·Fendi·Acqua di Parma·Ungaro·Bourjois·Givenchy·Tiffany·Kenzo·Acqua Di Parma·Ghori·Christian Dior·Dior·Chanel·Mane·Fendi·Acqua di Parma·Ungaro·Bourjois·Givenchy·Tiffany·Kenzo·Acqua Di Parma·Ghori·Christian Dior·

— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —

The journey of François Demachy.

Opening chapter

rançois Demachy, a distinguished French perfumer, has masterfully crafted an extensive repertoire of celebrated fragrances for preeminent luxury brands.

02 · Formation

Born in Cannes and raised in the heartland of French perfumery, Grasse, François Demachy's journey into fragrance began after initial forays into dentistry and physiotherapy. His formal training included periods at Mane and Charabot. In 1984, he joined Chanel, where he dedicated over two decades to various facets of fragrance creation, eventually overseeing product research and development.

03 · Practice

In 2006, Demachy assumed the pivotal role of in-house perfumer for Parfums Christian Dior. Over his tenure, he became the architect of many of the brand's most celebrated contemporary fragrances, leaving an indelible mark on its olfactory heritage. His creations embody a refined modernity, frequently drawing inspiration from natural elements and a nuanced interpretation of feminine elegance.

— Purone curation —

“Modern, innovative, and deeply inspired by nature and feminine beauty.”

Education & training

Charabot

02 · Career

Timeline.

003 entries
  1. —→ —

    Acqua Di Parma

  2. —→ —

    Dior

  3. —→ —

    Ghori

07 · Selected

Notable works.

007 entries
№ 01Selected

Sauvage

№ 02Selected

Miss Dior

№ 03Selected

Dior Homme

№ 04Selected

Miss Dior Chérie L’Eau

№ 05Selected

Dior Addict

№ 06Selected

Gris Dior

№ 07Selected

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