International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) said that is honouring the 50th anniversary of its Master Perfumer, Carlos Benaim with a series of celebrations throughout the next year.
Born in Morocco and the son of a pharmacist, Benaim was fascinated by the botanicals and essential oils used in his father’s business. After answering an ad for a position at IFF in 1967, his year of training culminated with an apprenticeship with the legendary perfumer Ernest Shiftan – the “father of perfumery” at IFF – and later, trained with Bernard Chant (late IFF perfumer).
In the ensuing years, Benaim created hundreds of iconic fragrances for men and women, nine of which won the industry’s highest honour – the Fragrance Foundation Award. In 2002, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Perfumers and in 2014, he was recognized by the Fragrance Foundation with a Perfumer of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2013, he was named IFF’s first-ever Master Perfumer in recognition of his creativity, mastery of his art, market success, and exceptional customer relationships.
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