Honorine Blanc

Honorine Blanc was born and raised in Lebanon, and after leaving for Paris she pursued a master's degree in mathematics, physics, and chemistry before following her passion into perfumery. She went on to study at ISIPCA and trained alongside master perfumer Sophia Grojsman, which brought her to New York and shaped her approach to rich, emotionally resonant compositions. She became a master perfumer at Firmenich, where she built a reputation for fragrances she describes as imperfect and addictive, filled with tension and emotion.

Blanc has composed for a wide array of prestigious brands, including Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, Estée Lauder, and Beyoncé. Her most prominent creations include Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir, Estée Lauder Amber Mystique, and Beyoncé Heat Rush. She was also one of four perfumers who collaborated on the blockbuster YSL Black Opium.