Guillaume Flavigny is a French perfumer who studied chemistry before training at ISIPCA and the Givaudan School of Perfumery.
In 2002 he won the Prix International du Jeune Parfumeur Créateur, and at twenty-seven he joined the fine fragrance team at Givaudan Paris, going on to collaborate with Comme des Garçons, Balmain, and Valentino. His creations include Comme des Garçons Black, known for its dark, avant-garde character, and Balmain Ambre Gris, prized for its warm sensuality.
2013Black Eau de ToiletteComme des Garcons
2013HabdanParfums de Marly
2013Cheap & Chic Chic PetalsMoschino
2017White TeaElizabeth Arden
2020SignatureMontblanc
2020Rose PrickTom Ford
2023Valentino Uomo Born In Roma IntenseValentino
2025Born in Roma Extradose UomoValentinoInnovative, boundary-pushing compositions that move between dark avant-garde structures and warm, sensual ambers.
Scentsation editorialFragrances credited to Guillaume in our catalog, by house.
Valentino · 2023Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense12,213 ratings · ★ 4.5002Montblanc · 2020Signature7,570 ratings · ★ 4.1303Elizabeth Arden · 2017White Tea4,377 ratings · ★ 3.9404Tom Ford · 2020Rose Prick3,511 ratings · ★ 3.6805Valentino · 2025Born in Roma Extradose Uomo2,570 ratings · ★ 4.3806Comme des Garcons · 2013Black Eau de Toilette1,686 ratings · ★ 4.37
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