Annick Menardo

About

Annick Menardo is a celebrated French master perfumer renowned for her daring, unconventional style and her significant influence on modern perfumery. With an education from ISIPCA in Versailles, Menardo honed her craft under the guidance of mentors such as Isabelle Doyen and Michel Almairac, and developed her career at Créations Aromatiques (now Symrise), later joining Firmenich in 1991 and then Symrise in 2018. Menardo is acclaimed for her affinity for 'dark' and 'burnt' olfactory themes, evident in iconic fragrances such as Bvlgari Black and Lolita Lempicka, where she explores notes of liquorice, tar, anise, and heliotrope. Her work displays a unique musicality in the construction of accords, and she is praised for composing intuitively and without compromise, always seeking originality while meeting the evolving demands of the fragrance industry. Menardo's portfolio spans major collaborations with brands like Dior, Hugo Boss, Le Labo, and Amouage, and her creations are frequently recognized for their innovative character and emotional depth. Her contribution to perfumery continues to inspire both peers and fragrance lovers worldwide.