Who said perfumery was a man’s world? If the male sex is indeed very present in this sector of activity, the women are gradually gaining ground and let speak in our perfumes all their sensitivity. Working for the biggest luxury brands on the planet, Barbara Zoebelein is thus one of the most influential perfumers. So who is behind this attractive woman who is passionate about scents? Here are some key dates of his career, rich in several passages in the largest international groups of perfumeries …
Barbara Zoebelein’s career among the greatest …
Barbara Zoebelein’s career began in Germany in 1985 with the Henkel company. This company is famous for its three areas of activity, which are the creation of detergents and cleaning products, the production of glues and adhesives, as well as for its beauty sector. The latter represents 21% of its turnover and it is precisely there that Barbara Zoebelein cut her teeth as a perfumer. Then, her unwavering determination led her to join one of the largest manufacturers of flavors, perfumes and cosmetics: Givaudan. If the company is domiciled in Switzerland, it is today spread over the entire globe, still achieving a turnover of 5.5 billion Swiss francs, which is why it is the one of the 20 largest Swiss groups and a real giant in the world of perfumery. Barbara Zoebelein spent 15 years of her life at Givaudan, working in the biggest cities of the world such as Paris, Geneva, Hong Kong and New York. Now, since 2003, it is finally at Drom that Barbara Zoebelein has decided to put down her luggage. Also present on an international market, Drom Frangrances employs 480 people around the world but rather perceives perfumery as a human adventure synonymous with freedom and sharing, a philosophy in perfect harmony with that of Barbara Zoebelein. Hong Kong and New York. Now, since 2003, it is finally at Drom that Barbara Zoebelein has decided to put down her luggage. Also present on an international market, Drom Frangrances employs 480 people around the world but rather perceives perfumery as a human adventure synonymous with freedom and sharing, a philosophy in perfect harmony with that of Barbara Zoebelein. Hong Kong and New York. Now, since 2003, it is finally at Drom that Barbara Zoebelein has decided to put down her luggage. Also present on an international market, Drom Frangrances employs 480 people around the world but rather perceives perfumery as a human adventure synonymous with freedom and sharing, a philosophy in perfect harmony with that of Barbara Zoebelein.
The most beautiful creations of Barbara Zoebelein
During her career, Barbara Zoebelein has signed several collaborations with major luxury houses. We owe him, for example, the perfumes Guess By Marciano, Little Black Dress and Tomorrow For Men by Avon, Liquid by Hard Candy or several Eaux for Louis Widmer. Nevertheless, if there was to be only one collaboration to make his career shine, it would probably be his last contract: the one with Lalique. Barbara Zoebelein is at the origin of the Soleil fragrance, a dazzling juice that saw the light of day in 2019. “We conceived this fragrance as the glow of morning light in a bedroom. A radiant halo of serene and intimate notes. Soleil Lalique invites us to wake up to the world with a smile! She explains in a press release. Radiant at will, Barbara Zoebelein therefore seems to have put a little of herself into this composition. For her, this job boils down to “thinking with the nose”, which has earned her the memorization of nearly 2000 olfactory ingredients to serve her countless ideas, always very unique.
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