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France Olivia Giacobetti is a French perfumer known for her refined style and innovative use of fragrance notes, creating atmospheric scents for notable brands.
Olivia Giacobetti's collaboration with Frédéric Malle started in 2000, making her the first woman to join his exclusive group of perfumers. Together, they created 'En Passant' and 'Iris Hand Cream'.
Giacobetti has created iconic scents for Diptyque, including Philosykos and Ofresia, which are considered significant in her portfolio.
Olivia Giacobetti has developed several fragrances for L'Artisan Parfumeur, such as 'Premier Figuier' and 'Dzing!', which has been critically acclaimed.
She created her first fragrance, Petit Guerlain, for Guerlain at the age of 23.
After founding Iskia, Olivia Giacobetti formed her own perfume brand, IUNX, in 2003, with an initial storefront in Paris.
Shiseido, a Japanese cosmetics conglomerate, backed Giacobetti's launch of her independent perfume line, Iunx, in 2003.
Giacobetti created the house signature scent for Hôtel Costes in 1995, one of the first hotels to commission such a fragrance.
In 2017, Giacobetti developed a line of five candles in collaboration with the Comédie-Française.
Olivia Giacobetti is known for creating 'Ambre Romain' for Fendi.
Giacobetti composed a fragrance for Hastens as part of their 'Re-imagining Sleep' project.
Giacobetti developed an all-natural line of fragrances for Honoré des Prés, including 'Coconut Love', 'Nu Green', 'Chaman’s Party', 'I Love Les Carottes', 'Sexy Angelic', and 'Vamp à NY'.
Olivia Giacobetti is credited with creating 'Idole de Lubin' in 2005.
Giacobetti created 'Preparation Parfumée' for Andrée Putman in 2002.
She co-created Byredo's 'Flowerhead' with Jérôme Epinette.
Giacobetti developed 'Les Secrets d'Angel' for Thierry Mugler in 2000.
Olivia Giacobetti, born in 1966, was drawn to perfumery at a young age. Her professional journey began at 16, working for Annick Goutal. The following year, she joined Robertet, a French fragrance and flavor firm, where she served as an assistant perfumer for seven years. In 1990, at the age of 24, Giacobetti established her own perfumery laboratory, Iskia, in Paris. From this studio, she started accepting commissions from prominent fragrance houses such as L’Artisan Parfumeur, Diptyque, and Hermès. Throughout her career, Giacobetti has been recognized for her unique approach, particularly her pioneering use of fig in perfumery, which significantly influenced the fragrance industry in the mid-1990s.
A significant milestone in her career was the launch of her independent perfume line, Iunx, in March 2003, with the backing of Japanese cosmetics conglomerate Shiseido. The initial Iunx boutique in Paris aimed to feature an extensive collection of 60 scents along with candles and body products. Although the initial venture faced challenges and closed after two years, Iunx products became available again in 2006 at the Hôtel Costes in Paris. This hotel collaboration built upon her previous work, as Giacobetti had created the house’s signature scent in 1995, one of the first such commissions for a hotel. In 2016, she opened a new Iunx boutique, continuing her independent creative work in perfumery.
Giacobetti’s work is characterized by a modern writing style that avoids prevailing trends, often capturing fleeting emotions and natural elements. Her compositions are noted for their authenticity and ability to evoke a specific ambiance, leading to collaborations with brands such as Frédéric Malle, where she was the first woman to be invited into their exclusive circle of perfumers in 2000. She has received acclaim for creations like L’Artisan Parfumeur’s Dzing! and Frédéric Malle’s En Passant, both recognized for their innovative and distinctive qualities.
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