Jacek Laszczynski
Jacek Laszczynski's path into perfumery took him from wherever he grew up to the precise instruction of Givaudan's perfumery program in Paris, where he emerged as a newly minted perfumer ready to contribute to one of the industry's most storied houses. His talent quickly earned him a place among Givaudan's creative ranks, and a milestone came with his inclusion in the house's Germaine Cellier promotion in 2025, which paved the way for his move to Givaudan's Fine Fragrance Creative Centre at 46 Kléber in Paris. He has spent recent months in New York, an environment that has visibly fed his creative energy and opened new sensory reference points. What sets Laszczynski apart is his willingness to let personal experience, memory, and travel shape his approach to fragrance composition, treating scent as a vehicle for narrative rather than mere aesthetics. He speaks about fragrance the way a writer discusses memory, and that literary quality runs through his work. He is still early in his career, but the trajectory points toward a distinctive voice in contemporary perfumery.
The hits
Notable creations
The signature
How Jacek composes
Laszczynski favors an evocative, narrative style that prioritizes emotional resonance over technical showiness. He has described certain smells as continuing to fascinate him long after first encounter, which suggests a perfumer drawn to ingredients with complexity and staying power rather than immediate impact. His Givaudan training gave him access to an extensive palette, and his work hints at a preference for layering memory and atmosphere over straightforward structure. He appears drawn to warm, tactile materials that carry narrative weight, and his coffee-culture work in New York hints at an appreciation for the familiar and the urban. He is still developing his signature, but early indications suggest a style grounded in sensory storytelling and material richness.
Philosophy
What drives Jacek
For Laszczynski, fragrance is memory made tangible. He has spoken openly about how specific scents can unlock vivid recollections of past travels, and that conviction shapes how he builds a composition. He approaches each brief not simply as a flavor problem but as a storytelling challenge, asking what feeling or place the final scent should evoke for the wearer. He draws from lived experience rather than purely technical know-how, letting his impressions of a city, a season, or a conversation find their way into the raw materials he selects. His recent time in New York, where coffee culture became a source of inspiration, illustrates how he stays alert to the sensory textures of everyday life. He seems less interested in following trend cycles than in creating something that feels personally true.
The houses
Maisons Jacek composes for
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