Natalie Gracia-Cetto
A Grasse-born French perfumer with a doctorate in pharmacology, known for expressive compositions that retain clarity, finesse and a strong point of view.
France
About Natalie Gracia-Cetto
Natalie Gracia-Cetto is a French perfumer from Grasse. After earning a doctorate in pharmacology, she chose to pursue fragrance and trained at the Givaudan school of perfumery. Her work moves between scientific observation and inspiration drawn from the arts, and she has composed for a wide range of international houses.
Career
Gracia-Cetto trained in materials and formula construction at Givaudan's perfumery school and has worked as a senior perfumer. Her credits span Dior, Chloé, Jean Paul Gaultier, Boucheron, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry and Coach. Alongside major designer projects, she has also accepted independent briefs that place a single material or accord at the centre of the composition.
Creative Style & Philosophy
Music, literature and photography, together with an accumulated library of scent impressions, feed her creative process. She aims for fragrances with a clear point of view that still retain delicacy and finesse. Sparkling citrus, creamy woods, florals and spice are arranged so that the featured material reads distinctly rather than becoming lost in density.
Signature Works
- *Le Mâle Le Parfum* — a poised composition of lavender, spice and vanilla.
- *Orange x Santal* — a contrast between vibrant bitter orange and the softness of sandalwood.
- *Love, Chloé* — a co-created fragrance that polishes powdery florals and musk into an elegant texture.
