Carlos Benaïm
Precision and balance. Benaïm constructs fragrances with mathematical elegance, layering accords that unfold with clockwork timing. His work favors sophistication over spectacle, rewarding close attention with unexpected nuances.
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
Approach
Precision and balance. Benaïm constructs fragrances with mathematical elegance, layering accords that unfold with clockwork timing. His work favors sophistication over spectacle, rewarding close attention with unexpected nuances.
Distinctive Notes
Signature Accords
- Chocolate100%
- Coca-cola94%
- Caramel86%
Derived from 151 compositions in the Scentsation catalog.
Houses Shaped
Brands Carlos has created for
Calvin Klein
10 creations
Sana Jardin
9 creations
Viktor&Rolf
7 creations
Giorgio Armani
6 creations
Yves Saint Laurent
4 creations
Ralph Lauren
4 creations
Frederic Malle
4 creations
Prada
3 creations
Elizabeth Arden
3 creations
Carolina Herrera
2 creations
Alfred Dunhill
2 creations
Loewe
2 creations
Givenchy
2 creations
Tom Ford
1 creation
Valentino
1 creation
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