Jean-Louis Sieuzac is a French perfumer who began his career at Roure, now Givaudan, where in 1976 he created Yves Saint Laurent's Kouros, whose strong, animalistic notes stirred controversy yet became a cult classic.
He went on to create Hermès' Bel Ami, Dior's Dune and Fahrenheit, and Yves Saint Laurent's Opium, later joining Florasynth (later Symrise) in 1998 and continuing to develop fragrances there. Known for being private and modest, he believes a fragrance should be judged solely on its olfactory qualities.
1977Opium (1977)Yves Saint Laurent
1977Opium ParfumYves Saint Laurent
1986Bel AmiHermès
1988FahrenheitDior
1991DuneDior
2009Opium Eau de Parfum 2009Yves Saint Laurent
2022KredoNishane
2025Asad BourbonLattafa PerfumesBold, animalic, controversy-courting masculine compositions that became defining classics of their era.
Scentsation editorialFragrances credited to Jean-Louis in our catalog, by house.
Dior · 1988Fahrenheit23,293 ratings · ★ 3.9802Dior · 1991Dune13,094 ratings · ★ 3.9903Yves Saint Laurent · 1977Opium (1977)8,548 ratings · ★ 3.9704Yves Saint Laurent · 2009Opium Eau de Parfum 20097,554 ratings · ★ 3.9005Lattafa Perfumes · 2025Asad Bourbon6,737 ratings · ★ 4.4006Hermès · 1986Bel Ami2,205 ratings · ★ 4.36
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