Gérard Goupy was a French perfumer who apprenticed in Grasse before joining Lancôme in 1967, where he created Climat, a floral, fresh fragrance that brought him early fame.
He later collaborated with Henri Sorsana on the men's classic Balafre, and created Black Magic, a fragrance of exotic spices and dark florals, for Lancôme. He went on to work with Cacharel, Avon, Jacomo, and O Boticário, known for combining natural and synthetic ingredients in unexpected, enduring compositions.
1967Climat (Vintage)Lancôme
1967ClimatLancôme
1967Climat Parfum ExtraitLancôme
1967Balafre (Vintage)Lancôme
1978Magie NoireLancôme
1981Cacharel pour L'HommeCacharel
2011BalafreLancômeDetailed, complex compositions blending natural and synthetic materials, spanning both classic florals and darker, spiced structures.
Scentsation editorialFragrances credited to Gérard in our catalog, by house.
Lancôme · 1978Magie Noire5,515 ratings · ★ 4.0702Cacharel · 1981Cacharel pour L'Homme1,938 ratings · ★ 4.2803Lancôme · 1967Climat (Vintage)1,679 ratings · ★ 4.0004Lancôme · 1967Climat1,148 ratings · ★ 4.0905Lancôme · 1967Climat Parfum Extrait728 ratings · ★ 4.4306Lancôme · 1967Balafre (Vintage)374 ratings · ★ 4.38
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