Olivier Cresp – a highly valued perfumer with a passion for perfumes that runs in his veins
We should not be surprised that Olivier Cresp, a master perfumer at Firmenich, has a lot in common with the cradle of perfumery, Grasse. Not only was he born there, but he was also born in a family that has been deeply involved in the perfumery industry. His grandfather and his father used to trade with raw materials and his sister, Françoise Caron, is a perfumer as well. His family has been involved in the perfume industry since the 12th century!
His work is highly valued by some of the most famous fragrance brands, including Dolce & Gabanna, Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, Carolina Herrera, Dior, Paco Rabanne, Issey Miyake, and Nina Ricci. His perfume mastery got him the highly regarded award Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012 (this prize is recognition to people who have made a ‘significant contribution to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance’).
Olivier Cresp’s passion for perfumes runs in his veins and this is proven by the fact that, at the early age of 7, he already knew he wanted to become a perfumer, making his first attempts at creating perfumes! His love for perfumes took him to New York, where he studied perfumery at Biddle Sawyer. Then he moved back to the home of perfumery, France, where he worked at De Laire, Quest, and, ever since 1992, he has been a part of the Firmenich team.
Here are some priceless tips he shares about fragrances:
- DON’T store fragrances under hot lights in your bathroom as the temperature will alter the top notes, turning them sharper or more sour and sometimes musty. You should keep your fragrances cool by storing them in the fridge to prolong the scent.
- DO spray fragrance into your hair rather than all over your body. This will help the scent to last longer compared to quickly rubbing off your skin. It also means that when moving your head, there’ll be a more natural waft of fragrance.
- DO use a variety of fragrances for different occasions and seasons. A collection of five to six different scents is recommended.
- DON’T wear a sensuous fragrance on your wedding day. Instead, stick to jasmine or rose-based scents for a romantic, but not overly sexy aroma.
- DO wear a warm fragrance for a first date. Opt for a spicy scent like pepper to excite his senses.
- DON’T wear an overpowering scent for a job interview. Stick to classic, unfussy smells.
You will find a lot of Olivier Cresp’s creations in our website:
- Boucheron Place Vendome EDP for women
- Carolina Herrera CH EDT for women
- D&G Light Blue EDT for women
- Dior Dune Pour Homme EDT for men
- Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Love in Capri EDT for women
- Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Love Is Love Pour Femme EDT for women
- Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Sun EDT for women
- Dsquared2 Red Wood EDT for women
- Dsquared2 2 Wood EDT for men and women
- Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum EDP for men
- Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Boisee EDP for men
- Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privee EDP for men
- Givenchy Gentleman Intense EDT for men
- Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Absolue for women
- Kenzo Jungle Homme EDT for men
- Kenzo L’Eau Par Kenzo EDT for men
- Lacoste Pour Femme Elixir EDP for women
- Lacoste Pour Femme Intense EDP for women
- Lacoste Pour Femme Legere EDP for women
- Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Kiss EDT for women
- Mercedes-Benz Man Bright EDP for men
- Mercedes-Benz Man Grey EDT for men
- Mercedes-Benz Man Intense EDT for men
- Mercedes-Benz Man Private EDP for men
- Mercedes-Benz Select EDT for men
- Mercedes-Benz Select Day EDT for men
- Mercedes-Benz Select Night EDP for men
- Mercedes-Benz Ultimate EDP for men
- Moschino Cheap & Chic I Love Love EDT for women
- Nina Ricci Les Sorbets de Nina EDT for women
- Nina Ricci Nina Fantasy EDT for women
- Nina Ricci Nina Extra Rouge EDP for women
- Nina Ricci Nina Fleur EDT for women
- Nina Ricci Nina Le Parfum EDP for women
- Nina Ricci Nina Rose EDT for women
- Nina Ricci Nina Rose Garden EDT for women
- Nina Ricci Nina Soleil EDT for women
- Paco Rabanne Black XS Potion EDT for women
- Thierry Mugler Angel EDP for women
- Ungaro Diva Rose EDP for women
- Valentino Valentina Acqua Floreale EDT for women
- Versace Man Eau Fraiche EDT for men
- YSL Black Opium Extreme EDP for women
- YSL Black Opium Le Parfum EDP for women
- YSL Mon Paris Couture EDP for women
What is your favorite perfume by Olivier Cresp? Share it with us in the comments below!
My favorite perfume, of all perfumes is without a doubt Max Mara Kashmina Touch. Alas, I can’t seam to find it anywhere. Hoping it is not gone out of production. That would break my heart!