Oliver Cresp - fragrance collection and biography

Oliver Cresp was born in the south of France. His father and grandfather were engaged in the sale of raw materials for the production of perfumery, and when asked what to do, or who to be, Oliver had a ready answer already at the age of seven - of course, a perfumer. Once his father admired the fragrances created by Edmond Roudnitska, and for a long time was inseparable from the famous perfumer Mustache by Rochas. Therefore, being among the enchanting aroma, it is difficult to ignore the perfumery business. From birth, Oliver's path was determined. And Oliver himself believes that his main feature is passion, and it was she who prompted him to create scents that he admired.

Or maybe, surrounded by fragrant aromas was the birth of Oliver's passionate and creative nature? Bright colors, flower plantations, blue southern skies, perfume traditions - all this, combined with a gamut of feelings and emotions, helps Oliver Cresp create one masterpiece after another.

Among the creations of Oliver Cresp, of which there are already about seven dozen, Angel from Thierry Mugler, Noa from Cacharel, Paco Rabanne Black XS, Light Blue from Dolce & Gabbana, Nina from Nina Ricci, CH from Carolina Herrera take a special place.

Oliver Cresp studied in America in New Jersey, and after returning to France, he began working for Delaire, where he perfected the art of perfumery for four years. Then he worked for Quest International for another 12 years. Success came to him not by chance - Oliver worked hard, experimented, studied and improved. Almost twenty years have passed since he devoted himself to the art of perfumery. “… This is a great art - it's not for nothing that perfumers have been studying for many years what notes can and should be mixed, what is combined with what. There is no universal rule - there is only sensation, smell and understanding of what sounds good in a scent. " And in 1992 he creates a perfume that has conquered the whole world.

Angel thierry mugler - Oliver Cresp created a scent that harmoniously sounded sweet notes of caramel, vanilla, honey, cotton candy and dark chocolate, melodiously intertwined with his favorite notes of patchouli, tonka bean and musk. The fragrance was so successful that repeated imitations immediately followed. These perfumes belong to the group of aromas - "gourmand" or tasty aromas, and they were created by Oliver for the largest private perfume company Firmenich. The Cuban beauty Eva Mendes, the face of Angel, calls the fragrance her favorite and raves about it. She believes that the fragrance does not leave anyone indifferent and is ideal for a modern woman. And for her, he is, as it were, a personal signature, so subdued him "... gourmet, narcotic smell ...".

This was the beginning. This was followed by other fragrances that are still in demand today: Kenzo L Eau Par Kenzo (1996 and 1999). Kenzo L Eau Par Kenzo - in a feminine scent, water lily, lilac and mint, a delicate combination with pepper, vanilla and cedar, which give a light floral bouquet a deep content with their woody-spicy notes. The men's fragrance Kenzo L'Eau par Kenzo Pour Homme sounds fresh citrus notes with accords of lotus, mint, rosewood, pepper and musk.

In 1998, another masterpiece of Oliver Cresp's perfumery appears - Noa by Cacharel... The melody of this fragrance sounds gentle and original at the same time. Musky notes pick up accords of coffee, vanilla, ylang-ylang, peonies, sandalwood, tonka bean. The whole composition, gentle and melodic, is suitable for any occasion and for any season.

Male scent Dune Pour Homme by Christian Dior, created in 1997 in collaboration with Jean Pierre Bethouart, surrounds with the scent of leaves and roses. A scent with woody notes of fig tree, tonka bean, cassia and vanilla.

This is not one perfume created with Jean Pierre Bethouart. Ten years later, another piece of perfumery art appears - Ange ou Demon by Givenchy, the sweetness of which carries away with its magical power into a fairy-tale world.

Over the scent Gloria by Cacharel Oliver Cresp worked for two years. And as the perfumer himself says, the creation of this perfume was inspired by the work of the Rolling Stones. Perfume is often compared to music, and in this fragrance Oliver Cresp decided to create the sound of aromas from notes of hibiscus, amaretto, Bulgarian rose, sensual amber. At the heart of the scent is vanilla, white flowers and pepper. And this whole musical concert ends with accords of cherry, almond, tonka and cedar.

Fresh summer scent - Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue takes us to the hot coast of Sicily, where the sea splashes and the blue sky always shines. Quivering and cheerful accords are heard, consisting of citrus and fruit shades.

Together with perfumer Jacques Cavalier, Oliver Cresp creates such masterpieces as Midnight Poison by Christian Dior, Nina by Nina Ricci. Bright, romantic and at the same time delicate aroma of "red apple" captivates with its femininity and charm. In this aroma, lemon and lime, flashing for a moment, melodiously combine with the freshness of an apple, the luxury of a peony, praline and dope. And musk and Virginia cedar in the trail leave a breath of aroma sweet with delicate shades for a long time.

Oliver Cresp creates fragrances for Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Carolina Herrera, Dolce & Gabbana and many others. He is also the creator of fragrances for Naomi Campbell. It was to him that the star of the catwalk turned when she decided to leave her name not only in the history of the world industry, but also in the fragrances that became desirable for many fans of perfumery.

Olivier Cresp's fragrances accompany us to a colorful world full of secrets and dreams. They are cheerful, bright, full of mysterious charm.

Dry gin inspired Oliver Cresp to create the intoxicating scent of London - Juniper Sling from the British company Penhaligon`s. The result is a fragrant cocktail of gin, juniper, angelica and brandy with the sensuality of amber and notes of brown sugar and cherry.

Scent Flower Tag by Kenzo from a bouquet of jasmine, peony, lily of the valley creates shades of femininity and at the same time with green notes of tea and rhubarb, accentuated by berries and citrus, inspires a sense of courage, openness. Sweet vanilla and musk leave a mysterious and vibrant aroma for a long time.

And again for Penhaligon's company, quite recently Oliver Cresp creates a luxurious peony - Peone. The peony, wrapped in violet and vetiver, sounds gentle and unobtrusive. The scent is feminine and harmonious.

The fragrance has recently appeared Valentina by Valentino... Intriguing and unpredictable Valentine captivates with the freshness of bergamot, sweet and delicate peach. The bouquet of jasmine and seductive tuberose is set off by chypre accords of patchouli, oak moss and cedar. Sensuality, femininity and romance of a beautiful woman make up the image of the fragrance and reflect the uniqueness and style of the brand. A luxurious bottle, as it were, reveals in advance the beauty and femininity that lives in the fragrance.

Oliver Cresp achieves the beauty of the sound of a fragrant symphony with a talented performance by hard and continuous work. The popularity of a fragrance is certainly influenced by fashion, but when a fragrance becomes a work of art, it gains recognition regardless of fashion. These are the majority of those created by Oliver Cresp. And Oliver himself, from perfumes created by other perfumers, admires the scent - Tresor from Lancome Sofia Groisman and Shalimar by Guerlain Jacques Guerlain.

There are many perfumers, but only true masters are able to create the perfect combination, express emotions, feelings and mood, fill a small bottle with passion.

"... Studying the best spirits of our time, we will almost always find in them the same features: they are inherent in the aromas of all four elements and something higher, beautiful, full of life and elusive to any chemical analyzes blows over them ..." (Konstantin Verigin)