Alexis Grugeon

About Alexis Grugeon

Alexis Grugeon is a French perfumer based in New York who works in fine fragrance and is currently a senior perfumer at Givaudan after previously working at dsm-firmenich. DSM-Firmenich’s profile places him in the company’s fine-fragrance creative community and describes him as a perfumer focused on bold contrasts and addictive ingredients.

Career

Born in Beauvais, France, Grugeon says his interest in perfumery began at age nine during a visit to the Perfume Museum in Grasse; DSM-Firmenich also notes that he grew up active in rugby, drumming, and endurance sports. His professional trajectory includes work in fine fragrance at Firmenich/dsm-firmenich and a move to Givaudan in 2025, according to his LinkedIn profile and Givaudan’s announcement of his arrival in New York.

Creative Style & Philosophy

Across company and interview profiles, Grugeon is consistently described as a perfumer who seeks new textures, sharp contrasts, and combinations of “addictive” materials. He has also said that color blindness helped him focus on scent itself, a detail repeated in multiple profiles and used to frame his practical, ingredient-driven approach.

Signature Works

• *Search — Amouage, 2023* — Citrus-aromatic fine fragrance credited to Alexis Grugeon; Amouage’s product page lists him as perfumer and gives the note structure.
• *Opus XV King Blue — Amouage, 2023* — Woody-oriental fragrance credited to Alexis Grugeon as co-perfumer in Amouage-related coverage of the Library collection.
• *Wonderlust Eau de Voyage — Michael Kors, 2020* — Fine fragrance credited to Alexis Grugeon in interview coverage listing his industry creations.