Annick Ménardo

Nationality: French

Annick Ménardo is a French perfumer born in 1965, known for her resolutely modern approach to woody and leathery accords. Graduated from ISIPCA (Higher International Institute of Perfume, Cosmetics and Food Aromatics), she joined Firmenich where she developed a distinctive style at the crossroads of power and sophistication. She attracted attention from her earliest creations through a marked taste for contrasts and raw materials elevated to refinement. Among her most notable compositions are Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin, Hypnotic Poison de Dior (in collaboration), Balenciaga Paris, and Loewe Solo. Her olfactory signature rests on a masterful use of cedarwood, leather and smoky notes, which she manages to make both contemporary and timeless. She is one of the few perfumers who excels in masculine compositions while bringing a sensitivity and finesse that transcend genders. At Firmenich, she holds the rank of Senior Perfumer and continues to collaborate with luxury and niche houses, bringing to each project her bold vision and technical mastery.