HOME COMPANY COMPANY 125 YEARS OF FIRMENICH Our Legacy Firmenich is not just the largest privately-owned fragrance and taste business in its industry. It is also the name of a Family that has been personally committed to its Colleagues, Customers, Communities & Creativity for more than 125 years. CONSTANT CHANGE Timeless Commitment Only the greatest companies make it this far, those that reinvent themselves era after era, while staying true to themselves. Discover our unique legacy as creators of timeless emotions for 125 years and many more to come! Firmenich was founded as a start-up in Geneva on November 1st, 1895 in the garage of Charles Firmenich by Philippe Chuit, a visionary creator and scientist, in association with Martin Naef, a shrewd businessman. They were quickly joined in their endeavor by Frédéric Firmenich, a pioneering entrepreneur. Building on this legacy, today we are the world’s leading privately-owned fragrance & taste company. START THE JOURNEY You may also be interested in PRESS RELEASE Firmenich’s Leading AI Expertise Wins Digital Innovation of the Year November 15, 2021 Our Company: Our purpose "For Good Naturally" DISCOVER Career: Come live your purpose at Firmenich DISCOVER ARTICLE Discover Our Story Developing a new product ? We can help you out. I NEED MORE INFORMATION I HAVE A LABEL REQUIREMENT Terms of use Privacy Policy Cookies Credits Locations California transparency Contact us © 2021 Firmenich SA. All Rights Reserved Feedback By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies