David Apel
A New York-based senior perfumer at Symrise, connecting research, flavor expertise, and natural materials in polished, memorable structures.
United States
About David Apel
David Apel is a New York-based senior perfumer at Symrise. Across designer, prestige, and lifestyle projects, he brings commercial approachability together with materials that retain a memorable outline.
Career
Apel began his perfumery career at Givaudan in 1980 and joined Symrise in 2007 after decades of experience. Now a Vice President Senior Perfumer, he contributes not only to creation but also to presenting new ingredients, processes, and technical possibilities to clients.
Creative Style & Philosophy
His environment connects molecules developed by researchers, the different material perspective of flavor specialists, and naturals sourced through projects in places such as Madagascar. Striking ingredients are not simply amplified. Smoothness, diffusion, and the relationship to skin are calibrated so that even an abstract brief acquires tactile presence and a clear, wearable structure.
Signature Works
- *Black Orchid* — A collaborative layering of dark florals, earth, fruit, and resin.
- *Bleecker Street* — Urban greenery and sweetness held in clear contrast.
