Perfumer; created 'Cool Water' for Takasago in 1988. Pierre Bourdon earned a degree in political science before changing directions and enrolling in the Roure Bertrand Dupont school in Grasse. The only protégé of celebrated perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, he went to work for Roure in Paris. In the 1980s, he revolutionized men's fragrance trends. Pierre Bourdon heads the company Fragrance Resources and is considered one of the most innovative perfumers of his generation (2005)
Canali for Men Canali
2005
Created by Pierre Bourdon with notes of bergamot, apple, coriander, lily of the valley, jasmine, orange blossoms, leather, suede and oak moss
Dolce Vita Parfums Christian Dior
1995
(Good Life) Created by Pierre Bourdon in conjunction with Maurice Roger; a crisp fruity woody oriental styled edt with top notes of bergamot, grapefruit, pineapple and cardamom, heart notes of magnolia, rose, rosewood, lily, clove, peach, apricot, plum and heliotrope on base notes of orris, sandalwood, cedar, cinnamon, patchouli, vanilla, amber, musk and castoreum. Presented in a bottle designed by Serge Mansau
Sensual Heaven Chupa Chups
2005
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Cool Water Davidoff et Cie
1988
Created by Pierre Bourdon in association with the Lancaster Group; a floral-fruity masculine fougère edt created by Pierre Bourdon for the fragrance company Takasago, with top notes of lavender, rosemary, peppermint, bergamot and orange blossom, heart notes of jasmine, chervil, geranium, orris and violet on base notes of sandalwood, cedar, oak moss, juniper, coriander, musk and amber, classified as B7m
Good Life Davidoff et Cie
1998
Created by Pierre Bourdon a crisp fruity masculine fougère edt with top notes of fig leaf, bergamot, black-current and grapefruit; heart notes of lavender and magnolia on base notes of sandalwood and amber, classified A1m. Presented in a corrugated clear-glass flacon designed by Serge Mansau who had been inspired by the smooth curves of a traditional cigar box
Double Je Eau Jeune
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Escada Escada Beauté
2005
Created by Pierre Bourdon with notes of bergamot, black currant, leafy greens, cucumber, lemon, sea breeze accord, freesia, honeydew, magnolia, jasmine, muguet, rose, orange blossom, peony, amber, musk, nectarine, vanilla, orris, patchouli and sandalwood.
Escada Magnetic Beat Escada Beauté
2003
A limited edition. Created by Pierre Bourdon in conjunction with Steve DeMercado
Escada Magnetism
2003
Created by Pierre Bourdon in collaboration with Steve DeMercado
Fullchoke Francesco Smalto
2005
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Iris Poudre Parfums Frédéric Malle
2000
Created by Pierre Bourdon a floral aldehydic edp with notes of bergamot, rosewood, ylang-ylang, carnation, magnolia, jasmine, lily of the valley, violet, rose, aldehydes, iris, musk, amber, vanilla, sandalwood and ebony.
Ghost Man Ghost
2004
Created by Pierre Bourdon Presented in a rectangular blue bottle under the banner 'The Fragrance Experience for Men'
Bergamotto Marino Gianfranco Ferré
2005
May in Italy; June Europe. Created by Pierre Bourdon, with notes of bergamot, lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and musk
Ferré Clarins
2005
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Ferré Gianfranco Ferré
1984
Created by Pierre Bourdon in association with Diana de Silva Cosmétiques; signature fragrance; an edt
Cologne à la Française Institut Tres Bien
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Cologne a la Russe Institut Tres Bien
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Cologne a l'Italienne Institut Tres Bien
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Jasmin-Lilas Jean-Charles Brousseau
2006
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Thé Brun Jean-Charles Brousseau
2005
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Arboretum Le Prince Jardinier
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Labyrinthe Libertin Le Prince Jardinier
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Feuille d' Herbe L'Occitane
Created by Pierre Bourdon a light green fresh spicy floral edt
Mark Birley for men Mark Birley
1996
Created by Pierre Bourdon a crisp dry chypre edt with notes of sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, musk, vetiver, carrot seeds, leather, lemon, bergamot, mandarin, violet and incense.
Individuel Mont Blanc
2004
An edt, sub-titled' The Fragrance for a Man'. Created by Pierre Bourdon
Bleu Paul & Joe
2003
Created by Pierre Bourdon an oriental edt with notes of bergamot, coriander, caraway, cardamom, cumin, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, magnolia, heliotrope, sandalwood, oud, patchouli, myrrh, vanilla, and musk.
Feminite du Bois Shiseido
1992
Created by Pierre Bourdon in collaboration with Christopher Sheldrake; a woody oriental edp with top notes of orange blossom, Turkish rose, honey and beeswax, heart notes of violet, plum, peach, cardamom and cinnamon on base notes of clove, vanilla and musk. Presented in a sinuous brown bottle partially wrapped in a sweeping deep pink scroll designed by Serge Lutens
Basic Instinct Van Gils
Sub-titled 'an eau de toilette for men', created by Pierre Bourdon
Courtesan Les Parfums Worth
2005
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Kouros Yves Saint Laurent Beauté
1981
Created by Pierre Bourdon a rich aromatic masculine fougère edt; re-formulated in 2002 with wild mint replacing the coriander, still with the rosemary, the leather notes and the cloves, oak and the oak moss, classified D6m. Presented in a bottle designed by Alain de Morgues.
Live Jazz Yves Saint Laurent Beauté
1998
September: Created by Pierre Bourdon a fresh marine masculine fougère edt with notes of bergamot, lemon, neroli, lavender, mandarin, coriander, tarragon, anise, geranium, rose. Jasmine, fern, carnation, cinnamon, tea, cedar, sandalwood, moss Tonka bean, amber, musk and leather