Christopher Sheldrake

One of the most renowned perfumers in the fragrance industry, Christopher Sheldrake has created some of the world’s most iconic fragrances. After learning everything there is to know about the art of perfumery from Serge Lutens where he contributed to the creation of several signature scents including the sultry Chergui and the mysterious Ambre Sultan, he joined Chanel as in-house perfumer in 2012 where he created a modern take on the classic Coco fragrance – the now iconic Coco Noir. The famous perfumer has also created fragrances for the likes of Shiseido, SpaceNK, Avon and Rochas.

Born in the United Kingdom, Sheldrake grew up loving the arts and studied art history in college. He immersed himself in many different cultures whilst travelling extensively around the world after graduation, also discovering his passion for fragrance. Sheldrake relocated to Paris to begin his career in the perfume industry in the early 1980s, working for Shiseido and Quest before joining the iconic perfume house of Serge Lutens. His creative work with

Lutens helped establish Sheldrake as the father of modern niche perfumery, and his work with Chanel has continued to push boundaries and innovate.
Sheldrake’s contribution to the industry have helped mould the modern perfume landscape, and he has remained dedicated to using original techniques and the highest quality ingredients to create memorable and truly unique fragrances throughout his remarkable career.