Jean-Pierre Béthouart is a French perfumer born in Picardy who studied chemistry before discovering perfumery, beginning his career at Givaudan in 1981 and working there until 1987, after which he became a senior perfumer at Firmenich.
His extensive portfolio spans Boucheron, Burberry, Cacharel, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, and Versace, and includes his celebrated 1990 creation Caron Parfum Sacré, a spicy oriental with a prominent rose heart often likened to a fine cashmere shawl.
1988BoucheronBoucheron
1991Boucheron Pour HommeBoucheron
1994Blue JeansVersace
1994Red JeansVersace
1996Dreamer The Original EditionVersace
1997Dune Pour HommeDior
2000Touch for MenBurberry
2006Ange ou DemonGivenchySophisticated, elegant compositions with timeless appeal, exemplified by the warm, enveloping spice of Parfum Sacré.
Scentsation editorialFragrances credited to Jean-Pierre in our catalog, by house.
Givenchy · 2006Ange ou Demon13,411 ratings · ★ 3.8502Versace · 1994Blue Jeans11,263 ratings · ★ 3.7203
VersaceThe Dreamer6,158 ratings · ★ 4.0604Burberry · 2000Touch for Men5,761 ratings · ★ 4.0105Versace · 1996Dreamer The Original Edition5,312 ratings · ★ 4.0906Versace · 1994Red Jeans4,036 ratings · ★ 3.51
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