IFF and Master Perfumer Carlos Benaim Celebrate 50 Years Together
November 14 2017 - 4:15PM
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF)
(Euronext Paris: IFF), a leading innovator of sensory experiences
that move the world, is honoring the 50th anniversary of its Master
Perfumer, Carlos Benaim with a series of celebrations throughout
the next year.
“It is impossible to overstate the importance of Carlos’
contributions not only to IFF, but to the whole industry,” said
Andreas Fibig, IFF Chairman and CEO. “The history of perfumery over
the last 50 years has been shaped in many ways by the hand of
Carlos Benaim. I consider it our greatest fortune that he chose to
make his career with IFF.”
Born in Morocco and the son of a pharmacist, Mr. Benaim was
intrigued by the botanicals and essential oils used in his father’s
business. He studied chemistry at the University of Toulouse and
Ecole Nationale Superíeure de Chimie de Toulouse in France. After
answering an ad for a position at IFF in 1967, his year of training
culminated with an apprenticeship with the legendary perfumer
Ernest Shiftan – the “father of perfumery” at IFF – and later,
trained with Bernard Chant. In the ensuing years, Mr. Benaim
created hundreds of iconic fragrances for men and women, nine of
which won the industry’s highest honor – the Fragrance Foundation
Award. In 2002, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the
American Society of Perfumers and in 2014, he was recognized by the
Fragrance Foundation with a Perfumer of the Year Lifetime
Achievement Award. In 2013, he was named IFF’s first-ever Master
Perfumer in recognition of his creativity, mastery of his art,
market success, and exceptional customer relationships.
Nicolas Mirzayantz, Group President, Fragrances, said, “Carlos,
a true gentleman in every sense of the word, is also a genius of
perfumery who has selflessly shared his knowledge by coaching,
mentoring, and inspiring countless perfumers over the years. A
master of natural ingredients, Carlos is at the cutting edge of his
creativity and innovation and I’m excited, as always, to see what
successful and iconic fragrances he will create for us – and our
customers – in the future. His passion for his art, the industry,
and our customers is unparalleled. Beyond the extraordinary
pleasure of having Carlos as my colleague, I am also proud to call
him a dear and lifelong friend.”
Mr. Benaim’s creations and co-creations include Polo Green and
Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren; Euphoria by Calvin Klein; Eternity for
Men by Calvin Klein; Herrera for Men by Carolina Herrera; Solo by
Loewe; White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor; Fierce by Abercrombie
& Fitch; Jasmin Noir by Bulgari; Very Irresistible Givenchy by
Givenchy; Prada Amber by Prada; Armani Code for Women by Giorgio
Armani; Flowerbomb, Spicebomb, and Antidote by Viktor & Rolf;
Eau De Magnolia by Carlos Benaim for Frederic Malle; and many
others.
Mr. Benaim reflected, “I want to talk not about what I did for
IFF, but what IFF did for me. IFF trained me to be a perfumer,
opened the doors of the major customers worldwide, and helped at
every step along my path toward a successful international career.
IFF gave me creative freedom. Fifty years later, with all the
clarity of hindsight, I know that finding IFF was one of the
luckiest accidents of my life.”
Meet IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext
Paris: IFF) is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that
move the world. At the heart of our company, we are fueled by a
sense of discovery, constantly asking “what if?”. That passion for
exploration drives us to co-create unique products that consumers
taste, smell, or feel in fine fragrances and beauty, detergents and
household goods, as well as beloved foods and beverages. Our 7,400
team members globally take advantage of leading consumer insights,
research and development, creative expertise, and customer intimacy
to develop differentiated offerings for consumer products. Learn
more at www.iff.com, Twitter , Facebook, Instagram, and
LinkedIn.
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Michael
DeVeau, 212-708-7164VP, Corporate Strategy, Investor Relations
& CommunicationsMichael.DeVeau@iff.com
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