Sophia Grojsman

Sophia Grojsman^[a] (born Sophia Piatrouna Khodash;^[b] March 8, 1945)^[1] is a Belarus-born American perfumer. Grojsman is a Vice President of International Flavors and Fragrances, a perfume and scent company.^[2]

Sophia Grojsman
Сафія Гройсман
Born	Sophia Piatrouna Khodash (1945-03-08) March 8, 1945 (age 80) Lyubcha, Belarusian SSR, Soviet Union (now Belarus)
Occupation	Perfumer

Early years and education

Sophia Grojsman was born in Lyubcha, Belarusian SSR, Soviet Union (now Belarus).^[1] She received a Bachelor of Science degree in analytical chemistry in Poland (Gliwice).^[3]

In 1965, Grojsman immigrated to the United States and soon later began to work at International Flavors and Fragrances as a lab technician.^[2]

Honours

In 1994, Sophia Grojsman received the Cosmetic Executive Women's Achiever Award for her lifetime contributions to perfumery.^[4] She received the Living Legend Award from the American Society of Perfumers in 1996,^[4] In 1999 Grojsman was honored by the Cosmetic Executive Women for her lifetime achievements in the fragrance industry. In 2016, Grojsman received the Perfumer of Year, Lifetime Achievement Award by the Fragrance Foundation.^[5][6]

Creations

Among the best-selling fragrances that Grojsman has created:^[7]

• Bill Blass Nude (1990)
• Boucheron Jaipur (1994)
• Bvlgari Bvlgari Pour Femme (1994)
• Calvin Klein Eternity (1988)
• Calvin Klein Eternity Purple Orchid (2002)
• Celine Magic (1996)
• Christian Lacroix Christian Lacroix (1999)
• Coty, Inc. Ex'cla-ma'tion (1988)
• Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Rubies (1993)
• Estée Lauder Beautiful (1985)
• Estée Lauder Spellbound (1992)
• Estée Lauder White Linen (1978)
• Frédéric Malle Outrageous! (2007)
• Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (1982)
• IVS Elite Group Désir Coulant (2012)^[8]
• HRH Princess Elizabeth E (2002)
• HRH Princess Elizabeth Jelisaveta (2002)
• Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars (1994)
• Kenzo Kashaya (1994)
• Lalique Lalique (1992)
• Lancôme Trésor (1990)
• Lancôme Trésor Sparkling (2007)
• Laura Biagiotti Sotto Voce (1996)
• Oscar De La Renta Volupté (1992)
• Paloma Picasso Tentations (1996)
• Perry Ellis 360° (1992)
• Prescriptives Calyx (1987)
• Michel Germain Séxūal (1994)
• S-Perfume 100% Love (2003)
• Yves Rocher Neblina (2000)
• Yves Saint Laurent Paris (1983)
• Yves Saint Laurent Paris Premieres Roses (2003)
• Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne (2009)
• Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse (1993)

Notes

1. Belarusian: Сафія Гройсман, romanized: Sophia Grojsman
2. Belarusian: Сафія Пятроўна Ходаш, romanized: Safiya Pyatrowna Khodash