Master Perfumer

Robert Gaudelli

Robert Gaudelli entered the fragrance world in the early 1990s, fresh from a chemistry program that taught him to read molecules like poetry. He cut his teeth at Intarome, where he spent a decade shaping scents for laundry, dishwashing and personal care lines. In 2004 he joined Custom Essence, a boutique lab that lets him move between home‑care, cosmetics and niche perfume with equal confidence. Over three decades he has built a reputation for delivering formulas that feel both familiar and surprising, earning repeat business from global brands that value reliability as much as creativity. Gaudelli describes his career as a constant dialogue between science and feeling, a balance that keeps his work relevant across generations.

2 houses4 creations

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Output

Fragrances composed

Acclaim

3.6

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Notable creations

Somebody Wood (Eau de Parfum)

3.8

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The signature

How Robert composes

Gaudelli favors a clean‑cut architecture, layering top notes that introduce a scent in seconds, a heart that sustains the experience, and a base that anchors the formula on skin or fabric. He reaches for ingredients that offer both potency and stability: citrus zest, marine accords, clean musk, and subtle green herbs. In household applications he leans on aldehydic brightness and synthetic amber to cut through odors, while in personal care he blends soft florals with creamy vanilla to enhance skin feel. He often employs micro‑encapsulation to release aroma gradually, ensuring the scent evolves without overwhelming the user.

Philosophy

What drives Robert

Gaudelli treats each brief as a puzzle, starting with the functional need of the product and then asking what memory it should trigger. He believes a scent must serve its purpose first—cleaning, soothing, energizing—before it earns a place in the mind. This pragmatic stance drives him to test ingredients in real‑world conditions, adjusting concentration until the aroma behaves exactly as the formula demands. He draws inspiration from everyday moments: the snap of a fresh sheet, the fizz of a citrus rinse, the quiet comfort of a night‑time lotion. For Gaudelli, the best fragrance solves a problem while whispering a story.

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