Season 2- Episode 9: The Journey of a Biologist to great Nose: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

In this episode we have the pleasure to chat with one of today’s most influential noses of modern day perfumery.

Rodrigo Flores-Roux was born and raised in Mexico City.

He studied biology in Mexico before moving to France at the age of 20.

In 1989 to attend the ISIPCA perfumery school at Versailles. Although he started out designing scents for shampoos and cosmetic products, he broke through into the fragrance world with the renowned Clinique’s Happy for women.

He is currently with Givaudan a Swiss multinational manufacturer of flavours, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients.

As of 2008, it is the world's largest company in the flavour and fragrance industries.

Rodrigo has worked with many major brands such as Dolce&Gabbana, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein and John Varvatos to name a few.

‘’Disparate ingredients used in crazy amounts in order to create a beautiful emotional and aesthetic experience…’’ - Rodrigo Flores-Roux

TOPICS:

• His journey from the early days in Mexico to France and NYC • His favorite perfumes throughout the decades which shaped his taste and direction • Discussing some of his most proud creations • Mexico's Cultural influence in the world (musically, historically and culinary) • Upcoming projects and future releases!

Say hello to Rodrigo at: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigofloresroux/?hl=en

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