David Appel

David Appel

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United States Avon

A prolific designer-brand perfumer, credited on mainstream launches such as Calvin Klein Escape for Men and Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers (both 1993) and on the Tom Ford line, including Black Orchid and several Private Blend fragrances.

About

David Appel began his fragrance career at Givaudan in 1980, initially working in its gas chromatography laboratory and becoming a perfumer in 1988. He later returned to Givaudan as Executive Perfumer of Fine Fragrance in 2001 and joined Symrise in 2007, where he is identified as Vice President and Senior Perfumer. His documented creations include Calvin Klein Escape for Men and Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers, both released in 1993, as well as Tom Ford Black Orchid and several Tom Ford Private Blend fragrances.

Notable Creations

  • Tom Ford Black Orchid
  • Calvin Klein Escape for Men
  • Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers
  • Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street
  • Ralph Lauren Blue

Training

Givaudan

Creations by David Appel