- Jacques Fath perfumes and colognes:
Country:France
Main activity:Fashion
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Niche designer
Parent company:Panouge
Jacques Fath: A Pillar of Postwar Haute Couture
Born in Paris, France, in 1912, Jacques Fath was a French fashion designer widely regarded as one of the most pivotal influences on postwar haute couture. He was raised in a creatively rich family, surrounded by fashion illustrators, writers, and landscape painters—an environment that would later shape his artistic sensibilities.
Driven by a deep passion for fashion and creation, Fath made his entry into the world of haute couture in 1937, when he presented his debut collection. Over the years, he owned a fashion salon that moved across several prime locations in Paris: he first set up shop on Rue de la Boétie, later relocated to Rue François Premier, and finally settled at 39 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie in 1944. Throughout his career, he collaborated with numerous renowned models and crafted highly successful collections. Notably, Fath was largely self-taught; he honed his craft by studying fashion-focused museum exhibitions and authoritative books on the subject. Later, he became a mentor to a generation of young designers who worked under him as assistants and apprentices—including iconic names like Hubert de Givenchy, Guy Laroche, and Valentino Garavani.
In the 1950s, Fath earned the nickname "the Little Prince of Paris Haute Couture." As an innovative visionary, he was a favorite among stylish young Parisiennes, thanks in part to his bold use of unconventional materials—such as sequins crafted from walnut and almond shells. His clientele included some of the most celebrated figures of the era, including Ava Gardner, Greta Garbo, and Rita Hayworth.
Tragically, Fath passed away from leukemia in 1953. Despite this loss, his fashion house continued to operate until 1957, overseen by his widow during that period. With the support of Fath’s former associates, she even oversaw the creation of one highly successful fashion collection. After 1957, the house ceased producing haute couture collections and shifted its focus to manufacturing perfumes, gloves, hosiery, and other accessories.
In a bid to reach a younger audience, the house launched "Jacques Fath Paris"—an alternative brand that embraces current trends and adopts a more expressive design style. The brand’s foray into fragrances began as early as 1953 with the launch of its first scent. To date, the house has released a diverse range of fragrances, includingJacques Fath L'Homme(1998),Yin(1999),Yang(1999),Fath de Fath(originally 1953, reformulated and relaunched in 1993),Chasuble(1945),Expression(1977),Canasta(1950),Iris Gris(1946),Fath's Love(1968), andGreen Water(1947). Until 1992, these fragrances were produced under license by L'Oréal.
The house and its product lines underwent a relaunch in 1992, overseen by the France Luxury Group. It changed ownership again in 1996, when it was acquired by the Banque Saga Group, and then in 1997 by Groupe Emmanuelle Khanh. In 2002, the firm became part of the Alliance Designers Group, before being sold once more in 2006. Each new owner brought on board a fresh designer, tasked with reviving and honoring the brand’s rich heritage.
Today, the company’s motto and mission stand as a testament to its legacy:"The House of Fath - An Avant-Garde Approach to Noble Design And Discrete European Luxury!"
In our fragrance database, Jacques Fath is represented by 44 perfumes, solidifying its status as an established, historic perfume house. The earliest fragrance in the collection dates back to 1946, while the most recent was released in 2025. These scents were developed in collaboration with a roster of esteemed perfumers, including Raphael Haury, Jean-Christophe Hérault, Raymond Chaillan, Olivier Gillotin, Vincent Roubert, Marie Salamagne, Anne Flipo, Cécile Zarokian, Luca Maffei, and Patrice Revillard.
