Cécile Zarokian

About

Cécile Zarokian is a Paris-based independent perfumer celebrated for her visionary and intuitive approach to fragrance creation. A graduate of ISIPCA, she began her career with four years of training at Robertet, where she composed her debut fragrance, Epic Woman for Amouage in 2009, which has since become a global bestseller. In 2011, she established her own creative studio, Cécile Zarokian Parfumeur, and has since led a team that has created hundreds of fragrances for prestigious brands spanning Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Zarokian is the only independent perfumer to have worked extensively with Amouage, authoring over ten successful and award-winning fragrances for the house. Her work with brands such as Nishane, Granado, Jovoy Paris, and Téo Cabanel has resulted in enduring bestsellers and international acclaim. Beyond perfume creation, she offers consultancy in scent branding and olfactory identity, collaborates with major spirits groups, and leads masterclasses and workshops worldwide. Zarokian is recognized for blending artistic integrity with commercial impact, redefining independent perfumery and becoming one of the most influential contemporary voices in the industry.