- Yuri Gutsatz Perfumer:
Company:Le Jardin Retrouve
Also worked with: Ungaro, Estee Lauder, Dior, Van Cleef & Arpels, Roure Bertrand Dupont
Web:lejardinretrouve.com
Yuri Gutsatz, born on July 6, 1914, in St. Petersburg, Russia, and passing away on April 7, 2005, in Paris, France, was a highly influential figure in the world of perfumery.
In 1924, he emigrated to Berlin and later moved to Paris in 1933, where he began his career at Parfums de Mury. After World War II, Louis Amic hired him at Roure Bertrand Fils and Justin Dupont (which later merged into Givaudan). As a master perfumer, he crafted numerous well - known perfumes. For instance, he created Carven Chasse Gardée in 1950. He also participated in significant perfume projects for renowned brands like Ungaro, Estée Lauder, Cartier, Dior, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
In 1975, on December 12, he made a landmark move by registering the trademark Le Jardin Retrouvé. This was a revolutionary step as he founded the first niche perfume house, just a few months before the establishment of L'Artisan Parfumeur in 1976. By creating Le Jardin Retrouvé, Yuri Gutsatz liberated himself from the constraints of marketing. This allowed him to fully utilize his own raw materials, passion, and profound knowledge to create unique and high - quality perfumes. He firmly believed in using only the finest ingredients to produce top - notch fragrance products.
Beyond his role as a perfumer, Yuri Gutsatz was also a respected perfume critic and served as the vice president of the Société Française des Parfumeurs. In 1990, he, together with Jean Kerleo, was one of the founders of the Osmothèque - the perfume conservatory. This institution plays a crucial role in safeguarding and preserving fragrance formulas that might otherwise be lost due to reformulation or discontinuation.
Yuri Gutsatz's contributions to the perfume industry are multi - faceted. His innovative spirit in creating a niche perfume brand, his high - standard approach to perfume - making, and his involvement in preserving perfume heritage have left an indelible mark on the world of perfumery. His work continues to inspire and influence perfumers and fragrance enthusiasts alike.
