Richard Herpin was born and raised in Cannes, surrounded by antiques in his father's shop that instilled a strong aesthetic sense, particularly for precious woods.
His interest in perfumery grew through his family's connection to master perfumer Pierre Bourdon, who became his mentor during shared smelling sessions. Over more than 25 years he has created for Amouage, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford, approaching each fragrance as an emotional moment first sketched, then filled in with detail.
1999BirmaneVan Cleef & Arpels
2004Lauren StyleRalph Lauren
2007Oud WoodTom Ford
2014The Library Collection Opus VIIIAmouage
2014CK One Summer 2014Calvin Klein
2018Sorbetto RossoEscada
2019Century BlueAlfred Dunhill
2019Indonesian Oud Eau de ParfumErmenegildo ZegnaEmotion-first composition, likened to sketching a scene before adding color and detail.
Scentsation editorialFragrances credited to Richard in our catalog, by house.
Tom Ford · 2007Oud Wood17,901 ratings · ★ 4.2802Escada · 2018Sorbetto Rosso1,563 ratings · ★ 3.9903Amouage · 2014The Library Collection Opus VIII746 ratings · ★ 3.9504Calvin Klein · 2014CK One Summer 2014628 ratings · ★ 4.0905Van Cleef & Arpels · 1999Birmane533 ratings · ★ 4.1106Ralph Lauren · 2004Lauren Style420 ratings · ★ 4.04
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