Francis Fabron was a French perfumer trained at the Givaudan Perfumery School in Paris who began his career as a junior perfumer at Roure Bertrand Fils.
In the 1940s he became known for sparkling aldehydic fragrances, and in 1957 created L'Interdit for Givenchy, originally composed as a personal fragrance for Audrey Hepburn before its public release made it a sensation. He also created Nina Ricci's L'Air du Temps in 1948, one of the most enduring perfumes in history, along with fragrances for Balenciaga and Robert Piguet, known for their delicate, feminine sophistication.
1947Le Dix PerfumeBalenciaga
1948L'Air du TempsNina Ricci
1950BaghariRobert Piguet
1957L InterditGivenchy
1959Monsieur de GivenchyGivenchy
1960CapricciNina Ricci
2004Love Fills L'Air du TempsNina Ricci
2007Les Parfums Mythiques L InterditGivenchySparkling, effervescent aldehydic florals defined by delicate femininity and refined elegance.
Scentsation editorialFragrances credited to Francis in our catalog, by house.
Nina Ricci · 1948L'Air du Temps6,734 ratings · ★ 3.7202Givenchy · 1957L Interdit679 ratings · ★ 4.1403Balenciaga · 1947Le Dix Perfume674 ratings · ★ 4.2004Givenchy · 1959Monsieur de Givenchy439 ratings · ★ 4.4105Nina Ricci · 1960Capricci243 ratings · ★ 4.1806Givenchy · 2007Les Parfums Mythiques L Interdit182 ratings · ★ 4.16
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