Clément Gavarry
French perfumer from a Grasse-rooted fragrance family, trained at ISIPCA and known for modern fine-fragrance work in New York and at dsm-firmenich.
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About Clément Gavarry
Clément Gavarry is a French perfumer born in Paris in 1977, from a family with deep roots in the Grasse fragrance world. He trained at ISIPCA and later worked at IFF; recent trade coverage also identifies him as a senior perfumer at dsm-firmenich, reflecting the industry transition of his profile over time.
Career
Sources describe Gavarry as the son of perfumer Max Gavarry, with earlier family generations connected to lavender farming, distillation, and raw materials in Grasse. He studied at ISIPCA and also completed training at IFF’s perfumery school in 2004, then built a career in fine fragrance in New York. A profile from 2006 notes that he received IFF’s Rising Star award in the Corporate Fragrance category.
Creative Style & Philosophy
Profiles consistently place Gavarry in modern fine fragrance, with work spanning designer, celebrity, and commercial launches. Available descriptions point to fresh citrus, woody, floral, and amber directions, often with a contemporary, energetic character suited to broad appeal rather than a narrow niche style.
Signature Works
- *Panorama — Olfactive Studio* — A contemporary composition credited to Clément Gavarry; retailer and brand pages identify him as the perfumer behind Panorama.
- *Authentic Man — Abercrombie & Fitch, 2019* — Credited to Clément Gavarry by fragrance coverage and databases; a modern citrus-woody fougère style men’s fragrance.
- *Cloud — Ariana Grande, 2018* — Database listings credit Clément Gavarry as the perfumer of this sweet floral-fruity fragrance.
