Floral
Alexis Dadier
Perfumery is a highly structured industry. The profession of perfumer is today reserved to only a handful of illustrious composers around the world. These composers then have the option of working in two different ways. They may work as exclusive perfumers for the largest fashion houses. In this case, they are given greater visibility. Alternatively, they may practice their craft more discreetly within a fragrance composition house. Such is the case of Alexis Dadier.
Alexis Dadier, perfumer for IFF
Alexis Dadier chose to work for the company IFF. This is also known under the name International Flavors and Fragrances. An internationally sized company, it was founded in 1833. In other words, it now has a colossal history and remarkable expertise. Its headquarters are currently based in New York. IFF is a company specializing in the manufacture of fragrances. These products are intended for two industries. IFF works on creating scents for perfumery as well as flavors for the food industry. Today, it is the third-largest company in its sector in terms of revenue. It ranks just behind Givaudan and is a direct competitor of the other major groups Firmenich and Symrise. By working for this company, Alexis Dadier is thus assured of being brought into collaboration with prestigious clients. Indeed, nearly all of today's major luxury brands have already called upon the services of IFF. This is how Alexis Dadier had the opportunity to create fragrances for Bottega Veneta, Givenchy or Thierry Mugler. We also owe him the fragrances Ambre Tigré and Miroir. Nevertheless, Alexis Dadier has also worked for more accessible brands such as L'Occitane. For this brand, he notably created the perfumes Notre Flore, Cèdre Rose and Nuit de Mai.
Alexis Dadier's sources of inspiration
Alexis Dadier is a fairly simple person who above all enjoys strolling through gardens to find inspiration. Thus, he often draws inspiration from the scent of flowers, patches of greenery and majestic trees. He likes to evoke the grandeur of landscapes, the silhouette of flower petals or the green horizon stretching as far as the eye can see. Similarly, architecture is sometimes a source of inspiration for him. He particularly likes the Italian style as well as the ancient period. An art lover, he enjoys walking through the Fondation LVMH and says he is fascinated by the colored panels of this place. Likewise, he has made the Design et Nature gallery in Paris his haunt. With all its taxidermied animals, he says, this place reminds me of a mini gallery of evolution.
