Sophia Grojsman
Belarus-born American perfumer (born 1945)
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Early years and education
Sophia Grojsman was born in Lyubcha, Belarusian SSR, Soviet Union (now Belarus).[1] She received a Bachelor of Science degree in analytical chemistry in Poland (Gliwice).[3]
In 1965, Grojsman immigrated to the United States and soon later began to work at International Flavors and Fragrances as a lab technician.[2]
Honours
In 1994, Sophia Grojsman received the Cosmetic Executive Women's Achiever Award for her lifetime contributions to perfumery.[4] She received the Living Legend Award from the American Society of Perfumers in 1996,[4] In 1999 Grojsman was honored by the Cosmetic Executive Women for her lifetime achievements in the fragrance industry. In 2016, Grojsman received the Perfumer of Year, Lifetime Achievement Award by the Fragrance Foundation.[5][6]
Creations
These are among the best-selling fragrances that Grojsman has created.[7]
| Year | House | Fragrance |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Estée Lauder | White Linen |
| 1982 | Gloria Vanderbilt | Vanderbilt |
| 1983 | Yves Saint Laurent | Paris |
| 1985 | Estée Lauder | Beautiful |
| 1987 | Prescriptives | Calyx |
| 1988 | Calvin Klein | Eternity |
| 1988 | Coty, Inc. | Ex'cla-ma'tion |
| 1990 | Bill Blass | Nude |
| 1990 | Lancôme | Trésor |
| 1992 | Estée Lauder | Spellbound |
| 1992 | Lalique | Lalique |
| 1992 | Oscar De La Renta | Volupté |
| 1992 | Perry Ellis | 360° |
| 1993 | Elizabeth Taylor | Diamonds and Rubies |
| 1993 | Yves Saint Laurent | Yvresse |
| 1994 | Boucheron | Jaipur |
| 1994 | Bvlgari | Bvlgari Pour Femme |
| 1994 | Karl Lagerfeld | Sun Moon Stars |
| 1994 | Kenzo | Kashaya |
| 1994 | Michel Germain | Séxūal |
| 1996 | Celine | Magic |
| 1996 | Laura Biagiotti | Sotto Voce |
| 1996 | Paloma Picasso | Tentations |
| 1999 | Christian Lacroix | Christian Lacroix |
| 2000 | Yves Rocher | Neblina |
| 2002 | Calvin Klein | Eternity Purple Orchid |
| 2002 | HRH Princess Elizabeth | E |
| 2002 | HRH Princess Elizabeth | Jelisaveta |
| 2003 | S-Perfume | 100% Love |
| 2003 | Yves Saint Laurent | Paris Premieres Roses |
| 2007 | Frédéric Malle | Outrageous! |
| 2007 | Lancôme | Trésor Sparkling |
| 2009 | Yves Saint Laurent | Parisienne |
| 2012 | IVS Elite Group | Désir Coulant[8] |
Notes
- Belarusian: Сафія Гройсман, romanized: Sophia Grojsman
- Belarusian: Сафія Пятроўна Ходаш, romanized: Safiya Pyatrowna Khodash