Jacques Huclier is a senior perfumer trained at ISIPCA who began his career at Haarmann & Reimer (now Symrise), mentored by Olivier Cresp and Pierre Bourdon, before moving through Quest and returning to Givaudan in 2003.
In 1996 he created Mugler's A*Men, a groundbreaking gourmand fragrance built on caramel, coffee, and patchouli that remains famous today, followed by numerous successful flankers. His other creations include Nina Ricci Ricci Ricci, Gucci Guilty Pour Homme, and Davidoff Horizon. He typically builds his fragrances from a strong central accord, working with short formulas to keep tight control over balance.
1996A MenMugler
2004B MenMugler
2009Ricci RicciNina Ricci
2011Guilty Pour HommeGucci
2013Gucci Guilty Black Pour HommeGucci
2022Valentino Donna Born In Roma Coral FantasyValentino
2024Angel FantasmMugler
2025Angel StellarMuglerBold, innovative gourmand and signature compositions built from short, tightly controlled formulas anchored by a single strong accord.
Scentsation editorialFragrances credited to Jacques in our catalog, by house.
Mugler · 1996A Men10,994 ratings · ★ 4.0202Nina Ricci · 2009Ricci Ricci6,265 ratings · ★ 3.8003Gucci · 2011Guilty Pour Homme4,723 ratings · ★ 3.7204Valentino · 2022Valentino Donna Born In Roma Coral Fantasy3,196 ratings · ★ 4.1105Gucci · 2013Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme2,563 ratings · ★ 3.8306Mugler · 2024Angel Fantasm1,765 ratings · ★ 4.08
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