Q.M.P.

Natalie Gracia-Cetto, Givaudan

Natalie Gracia-Cetto creates perfumes “that bring a smile”—singular, attractive compositions shaped by a boundless curiosity and an olfactory memory rooted in her early childhood in Egypt. After receiving her doctorate in pharmacology, Gracia-Cetto changed course, enrolling at Givaudan’s storied Perfumery School in France. She then joined Givaudan’s Paris office, where she currently holds the title of senior perfumer. Over the course of her twenty-plus-year career, she has crafted signature fragrances for brands including Van Cleef & Arpels, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chloé, and Versace, among many others.

Shyamala Maisondieu, Givaudan

Born in Malaysia to Malay and Indian parents, Shyamala Maisondieu’s multicultural upbringing shaped her singular creative vision, which blends influences from the worlds of fine art, music, dance, and food. She studied chemical engineering in London before discovering her passion for fragrance while living in Hong Kong. After training at the prestigious Givaudan Perfumery School, she joined Givaudan as a perfumer in 2016 and earned the title of Master Perfumer in 2026. Known for her sophisticated palette and daring ingredient combinations, Maisondieu is behind some of the most iconic releases of Tom Ford, Carolina Herrera, and Prada.