Annick Ménardo

Annick Ménardo is a Master Perfumer at Symrise known for creating unique and memorable fragrances. Her perfumes are often described as smoky, deep, and mysterious, built around the idea of contrast—where light and dark notes work together to create balance. Annick Ménardo has played an important role in shaping modern perfumery. Her creations are bold and distinctive, yet always carefully crafted. She has the rare ability to design fragrances across many styles, including floral, fruity, woody, and smoky scents, for both men and women. Her creative process is very precise. She builds perfumes using different accords that she has developed throughout her career. This method allows her to create scents that feel rich, complex, and harmonious. Like a musician composing a melody, Annick works with ingredients until they blend perfectly and create a unique fragrance story. For her, a perfume is finished only when it can still surprise even its creator. Inspired by contrasts and mystery, Annick Ménardo continues to create modern, artistic fragrances for people who appreciate individuality and depth in perfume, she is the nose behind Contre Jour by Frederic Malle edition de parfum.