Annie Buzantian was born in Romania. She studied perfumery with Elie Roger and has been with Firmenich since 1972. She was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society of Perfumers in 2003.

Fragrances by Annie Buzantian

Adrienne Vittadini Adrienne Vittadini
Avon Forest Lily (1998)
Azzaro Azzaro Now Women (2007, with Alberto Morillas)
Diane von Furstenberg D
Donald Trump The Fragrance (2004)
Estee Lauder Pleasures (1995, with Alberto Morillas)
Estee Lauder Sensuous (2008)
Eva Longoria EVAmour (2012)
Express Honor (2010)
Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani White Elle (with Alberto Morillas)
Giorgio Armani Onde Vertige (2008, with Jacques Cavallier)
Izod Izod for Men (2008, with Raymond Matts)
Joan Rivers Now and Forever
Marchesa Parfum d’Extase (2012)
Marc Jacobs Decadence (2015)
Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau So Decadent (2017)
Marc Jacobs Dot (2012)
Marc Jacobs Honey (2013)
Marc Jacobs Splash ~ Grass (2006)
Mary Kay Journey (1997)
Mercedes-Benz VIP Club Energetic Aromatic (2015)
Parfums Visari Fleurage Classic
Puredistance Opardu (2012)
Puredistance Puredistance I (2008)
Ralph Lauren Pure Turquoise (2005)
Ralph Lauren Ralph Rocks (2006)
Revlon Flair (2006)
Tommy Hilfiger Freedom for Her (1999, with James Krivda)
Tommy Hilfiger T for her and T for Him
Tommy Hilfiger Tommy (with Alberto Morillas)
Tommy Hilfiger Tommy 10 for men (2006)
Vera Wang Look (2008)
Victoria's Secret Breathless (2003)
Victoria's Secret Pink (2001)
Victoria's Secret So in Love (2005)

Selected quotes

We take ownership of the fragrances we develop, but in reality, we are only the co-authors of the fragrances [along] with our clients. We have few instances where we are the true creators of the fragrance; that is why Harry [Fremont] calls it a craft instead of an art. It’s a business. Let’s never forget that. — From From the Note a Symphony is Born at GCI.

Further reading

See all posts at Now Smell This tagged Annie Buzantian.

Read an interview with Annie Buzantian at Osmoz.

Note: image via Puredistance.