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Sophia Grojsman

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Sophia Grojsman
Сафія Гройсман
Born
Sophia Piatrouna Khodash

(1945-03-08) March 8, 1945 (age 81)
Lyubcha, Belarusian SSR, Soviet Union (now Belarus)
OccupationPerfumer

Sophia Grojsman[a] (born Sophia Piatrouna Khodash;[b] March 8, 1945)[1] is a Belarus-born American perfumer. Grojsman is a Vice President of International Flavors and Fragrances, a perfume and scent company.[2]

Early years and education

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Sophia Grojsman was born in Lyubcha, Belarusian SSR, Soviet Union (now Belarus).[1] She received a Bachelor of Science degree in analytical chemistry in Poland (Gliwice).[3]

In 1965, Grojsman immigrated to the United States and soon later began to work at International Flavors and Fragrances as a lab technician.[2]

Honours

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In 1994, Sophia Grojsman received the Cosmetic Executive Women's Achiever Award for her lifetime contributions to perfumery.[4] She received the Living Legend Award from the American Society of Perfumers in 1996,[4] In 1999 Grojsman was honored by the Cosmetic Executive Women for her lifetime achievements in the fragrance industry. In 2016, Grojsman received the Perfumer of Year, Lifetime Achievement Award by the Fragrance Foundation.[5][6]

Creations

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These are some fragrances that Grojsman has created.[7]

YearHouseFragrance
1978Estée LauderWhite Linen
1982Gloria VanderbiltVanderbilt
1983Yves Saint LaurentParis
1985Estée LauderBeautiful
1987PrescriptivesCalyx
1988Calvin KleinEternity
1988Coty, Inc.Ex'cla-ma'tion
1990Bill BlassNude
1990LancômeTrésor
1992Estée LauderSpellbound
1992LaliqueLalique
1992Oscar De La RentaVolupté
1992Perry Ellis360°
1993Elizabeth TaylorDiamonds and Rubies
1993Yves Saint LaurentYvresse
1994BoucheronJaipur
1994BvlgariBvlgari Pour Femme
1994Karl LagerfeldSun Moon Stars
1994KenzoKashaya
1994Michel GermainSéxūal
1996CelineMagic
1996Laura BiagiottiSotto Voce
1996Paloma PicassoTentations
1999Christian LacroixChristian Lacroix
2000Yves RocherNeblina
2002Calvin KleinEternity Purple Orchid
2002HRH Princess ElizabethE
2002HRH Princess ElizabethJelisaveta
2003S-Perfume100% Love
2003Yves Saint LaurentParis Premieres Roses
2007Frédéric MalleOutrageous!
2007LancômeTrésor Sparkling
2009Yves Saint LaurentParisienne
2012IVS Elite GroupDésir Coulant[8]

Notes

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  1. ↑ Belarusian: Сафія Гройсман, romanized: Sophia Grojsman
  2. ↑ Belarusian: Сафія Пятроўна Ходаш, romanized: Safiya Pyatrowna Khodash

References

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  1. 1 2 "Гройсман Сафія". Дзяржаўная ўстанова культуры «Гродзенская абласная навуковая бібліятэка імя Я.Ф.Карскага». Дзяржаўная ўстанова культуры. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 Nemy, Enid (February 11, 1993). "In the World of Fragrance, Reputations Rest on the Nose . . ". The New York Times. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
  3. ↑ "In the World of Fragrance, Reputations Rest on the Nose . . . (Published 1993)". The New York Times. 11 February 1993.
  4. 1 2 "A perfumer's passion - Lancome Paris profile". Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Perfumer - Sophia Grojsman". Frederic Malle. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
  6. ↑ https://ir.iff.com/news-releases/news-release-details/fragrance-foundation-honors-iff-perfumer-sophia-grojsman
  7. ↑ Sophia Grojsman Fragrances
  8. ↑ "IVS Elite Group". The website devoted to Désir Coulant - new perfume created by Sophia Grojsman. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012.