Jump to navigation English Search form Search Givaudan engage your senses Menu Search Our company About Givaudan Management Board of Directors Executive Committee Vision and strategy Our culture Rich heritage Corporate governance Flavours Meeting your needs FlavourVision® SmartTools Chef's Council Givaudan Treks Innovation A world of flavours TasteEssentials® Givaudan Collections ByNature® Health and wellness Salt Sweetness Umami Mouthfeel Richness A day in the life Beverages Dairy Savoury Snacks Sweet Goods Fragrances The essence of us Creation Innovation Knowledge Fine fragrances Artisanship Inspiration Creative leadership Consumer products Everyday extraordinary Insights Fragrance performance Explore ingredients Fragrance ingredients Innovative naturals Cosmetic actives Products Soliance Perfumery School | Sustainability Sourcing Our approach Working together Innovation Health and wellness Leading science How we operate Partners Employee engagement Operations Customers and markets Expert corner Five-pillar strategy Materiality and stakeholders Governance Publications Investors Vision and strategy Developing markets R&D Health and wellness Sustainable sourcing Customers & segments Shareholder information Investor calendar Dividend Share price history Key shareholders Annual General Meeting Analysts coverage and consensus Analyst coverage Consensus forecasts Financial information Key figures Financial targets Earnings releases Investor publications Annual Report Half Year Report Presentations Sustainability Report Investor news Subscribe to news Careers Why Givaudan Leadership programmes Teams and roles Connectors Creators Facilitators Producers Students & graduates Graduates and trainees Internships Perfumery School Events Job search Locations Media Media releases Publications Media resources Home › Fragrances › The essence of us › Creation The courage to be creative Albert Einstein said: “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” It is in this spirit, one of dreaming and musing, of dabbling in both the impossible and the marvelous that we devise scents to surprise and delight. Whether it’s for an exquisite fine fragrance or a long-lasting laundry detergent, we put our heart and soul into crafting fragrances that bring joy. Find out how. The perfume classics created by Givaudan have defined many eras. Fine fragrance perfumery is the art at the heart of our business. It is inspired by exquisite ingredients, both natural and synthetic, by a feel for time and place, and a desire to capture 'l’air du temps' in a bottle. We are passionate about preserving the craft we have inherited. We take a similar careful approach for consumer products – the personal and home care items that we use daily are fragranced to delight your senses whilst lathering shampoos or tackling the laundry. Ours is the creative craft of bringing scented pleasure into the everyday. We have a team of 120 perfumers and each is deeply passionate about their purpose. Their unique personalities shine through; every individual stands out and is cherished for their particular point of view. We know that banality is the enemy of beauty, which is why we keenly nurture individuality, freedom and curiosity. Conversations keep us connected We encourage our perfumers to explore the moment: enjoying nature or the weather, visiting hot new exhibitions, discovering the trendiest places, foods or drinks, kick-starting conversations about new hobbies or chatting with a fashion designer about their latest collection. We feel privileged to visit people in their homes to delve into their relationships with all sorts of different products and talk to them about fragrance. Some perfumers cherish routine. It has been said that a strict routine helps unleash the imagination by rendering many aspects of daily life automatic and habitual, freeing the flight of inspiration. Whichever approach is preferred, the aim is the same – to bring people fragrant moments of delight. Have a question? FAQ Contact us Related Navigation Watch our perfumers talk about inspiration Innovation Knowledge Share me Services Download as PDF Print this page RSS Find us on Stock price | GIVN: 1,664.00 (19.00) 1.16% Updated 08.09.2015 10:38 am CEST © Givaudan Contact Legal Locations Sitemap Engage your senses Our company Rich heritage Flavours Fragrances Investors Financial information Vision and strategy Investor calendar Investor news Impact your world Careers Job search Why Givaudan Teams and roles Positive difference Sustainability Expert corner California Transparency Act Stay informed Latest news Media releases Publications Subscribe to news Services Download as PDF Print this page RSS © Givaudan