Jacques Fath: A Legendary Perfumery House

Jacques Fath, born in France in 1912, was a visionary in the world of fashion and perfumery. His early fascination with style and elegance led him to open his first Haute Couture house in Paris in 1937, where he quickly captured the attention of the "elegant young Parisian" and an influential clientele.

His legacy in fashion is undisputed, with names such as Hubert de Givenchy, Guy Laroche and Valentino Garavani having worked under his tutelage before founding their own fashion houses. But Fath’s impact is not limited to fashion; his foray into perfumery is also worthy of recognition.

The Jacques Fath perfume saga began with the launch of Chasuble in 1945, and continued with iconic fragrances such as Iris Gris and Green Water , created in collaboration with perfumer Vincent Roubert. These creations established Jacques Fath Perfumes as a true reference in niche Haute Perfumerie.

Today, Jacques Fath's spirit is reflected in the contemporary Fath's Essentials collection, designed by creative director Rania Naim. This collection captures Fath's vibrant personality and unique style through collaborations with leading perfumers such as Cécile Zarokian, Luca Maffei, and Jean-Christophe Hérault.

Rania Naim, creative director of Jacques Fath, is the soul behind the brand's renewal. Originally from Beirut, Rania grew up surrounded by captivating scents that marked her olfactory memory from an early age.

His career in the fashion world took an unexpected turn towards perfumery, and in 2008, when the Panouge Group acquired the brand, he embarked on an ambitious project to revitalize Jacques Fath perfumes.

Fath's Essentials collection, launched in 2016, and the FiFi Awards finalist L'IRIS DE FATH collection are testaments to the success of her creative vision.

Cécile Zarokian, a perfumer known for her innovative approach and her ability to work with exceptional raw materials, has been a key figure in the renewal of Jacques Fath. Her collaboration in reinterpreting the mythical Green Water and other emblematic fragrances such as Bel Ambre , Red Shoes and Curacao Bay , has been fundamental.

Cécile combines her experience with a deep admiration for classics, such as the original Green Water, to create perfumes that maintain the freshness and elegance of the originals.

Luca Maffei, a young Italian perfumer, has brought a rich and varied olfactory palette to the collection. With creations such as Les Frivolités and Lilas Exquis , Luca explores new raw materials and combines noble ingredients to capture the essence of the “joie de vivre” (Joy of living) that defined Jacques Fath.

His work stands out for its boldness and its ability to transform Fath's legacy into something contemporary and exciting.

IFF Master Perfumer Jean-Christophe Hérault has added his modern touch to the collection. With Vetiver Gris and the recent Jasmin de Toscane , Hérault combines innovative techniques with a classic sensibility, offering fragrances that are both sophisticated and fresh.

His approach, inspired by art and literature, brings a new dimension to Jacques Fath perfumes.

Jacques Fath not only left his mark on the world of fashion, his legacy continues to resonate in modern perfumery.

With the Fath's Essentials collection, the brand pays homage to its rich history while embracing the innovation and creativity of contemporary perfumers.
In the world of perfumery, Jacques Fath remains a symbol of excellence and refinement, a source of continuous inspiration for those seeking to capture the essence of beauty and style in every fragrance.