An American perfumer of Russian descendent, senior perfumer for IFF; full name Sophia Chodosz-Grojsman
Jaïpur (pour Femme) Parfums Boucheron
1994
Created by Sophia Grojsman and Jean-Pierre Mary; a crisp floral-fruity edp with top notes of prune, peach, freesia and apricot, heart notes of rose, acacia, peony, jasmine and orris on base notes of cypress wood, heliotrope, musk, amber and sandalwood. Presented in a flacon shaped like an Indian Nautatan bracelet: amulets that are traditionally presented to young brides, designed by Louis Boucheron
Bvlgari Pour Femme Bvlgari Parfums
1993
Re-formulated by Sophia Grojsman, a parfum
Eternity (for Women) Calvin Klein Cosmetics
1988
Named after Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor's famous ring (has 'Eternity' engraved on the inside of actual ring) which Clavin Klien bought for his wife. Created by Sophia Grojsman of IFF; a fresh floral parfum with top notes of lily, mandarin, freesia and narcissus; heart notes of apricot, lily of the valley, marigold and peach on base notes of patchouli and sandalwood, classified B3f. Presented in a bottle jointly designed by Pierre Dinand and Calvin Klein. The fragrance was inducted into the Fragrance Hall of Fame at the 2003 Fifi Awards.
Magic The House of Céline
1996
Created by Sophie Grojsman and Alain Astori; a mossy woods edp with top notes of clementine and red roses, heart notes of orchids, jasmine, ylang-ylang and heliotrope on base notes of orris, cinnamon, sandalwood, patchouli and amber. Presented on a segmented clear glass orb bottle with embossed star with a gold collar inscribed with the name around a red centre
Christian LaCroix Parfums Christian LaCroix
1999
A parfum spray created by Sophia Grojsman. Presented in a shell bottle
! By Exclamation ! By Exclamation
1990
In 1996 in USA. In association with Coty; created by Sophia Grosjman of IFF; a crisp fruity-floral-oriental parfum with wide youthful appeal, a more grown-up version of the range with top notes of apple, plum, French marigold, osmanthus raspberry, passion fruit, black currant, tangerine and melon, heart notes of orange blossom, freesia, jasmine, rose and cinnamon on base notes of vetiver, sandalwood, musk and vanilla. In 1998 it was voted the Best New Fragrance in the USA in 1998. Its marketing slogan was ‘Make a statement without saying a word.’ Presented in a distinctive black and white bottle shaped like an exclamation mark
True Love Elizabeth Arden
1994
Created by Sophia Grojsman; a soft fresh white flower floral parfum with top notes of freesia, lily of the valley and rose, heart notes of jasmine, lotus, iris and narcissus on base notes of sandalwood, vetiver and musk. The romantic note of the fragrance in transposed into the bottle design with two inter-linked wedding rings on the stopper and a band of gold round the neck of the bottle. Discontinued in 1999
Diamonds & Rubies Elizabeth Taylor
1993
Created by Sophia Grojsman; a classical floriental parfum with top notes of bitter almond, peach heliotrope and spices, heart notes of French lilac, Amazon lily, jasmine, cattleya orchid, rose, ylang-ylang and wild lily of the valley, on base notes of amber, benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood, cedar and musk. Presented in a bottle designed by Susan Wacker
White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor
1991
In association with Parfums International, created by Sophia Grojsman of IFF; a soft crisp white flower floral parfum with top notes of lily, neroli and aldehydes, heart notes of tuberose, narcissus, rose, jasmine and orris on base notes of amber, oak moss, patchouli and sandalwood. Presented in an orb shaped flacon with a bejewelled bow cap designed by Susan Wanger who was inspired by the unabashed glamour and opulence of jewellery of the 1950’s
Spellbound Estée Launder
1991
Created by Sophia Grojsman; a floral oriental parfum with green top notes of bergamot, apricot, peach and orange blossom, heart notes of lily of the valley, jasmine, narcissus, cassia, carnation and tuberose on base notes of cardamom, pepper, sandalwood, vetiver, orris, vanilla and amber. Presented in a square based clear domed bottle with a golden bar stopper designed by Ira Levy.
Kashâya de Kenzo Kenzo Parfums
1994
Created by Sophia Grojsman, an edp with top notes of apricot, hyacinth, clementine and blue rose, heart notes of freesia, lily of the valley, jasmine, orchid and lotus flower on base notes of sandalwood, amber and musk. Presented in an ovoid amber sheen bottle with a coiled stopper designed by Serge Mansau.
Sun Moon Stars Parfums Lagerfeld
1994
Created by Sophia Grojsman of IFF; a fresh fruity floral-oriental parfum with top notes of freesia, water lily and rose, heart notes of heliotrope, orange blossom, narcissus and jasmine on base notes of sandalwood, amber and musk. Presented in a midnight-blue spherical bottle embossed with stars designed by Karl Lagerfeld in conjunction with Susan Wicker and made by Pochet et du Courval.
Lalique René Lalique et Cie
1992
Also referred to as 'Parfum Lalique'. Created by Sophia Grojsman; a crisp fruity floral-oriental parfum with top notes of gardenia, blackcurrant and mandarin, heart notes of orange blossom, ylang-ylang, magnolia, rose and peony on base notes of sandalwood, cedar, oak moss, vanilla, mush and amber. Presented in a bottle reminiscent of earlier embossed designs, with a clear centre with honeysuckle-frosted leaves as a surround with a fanned leaf stopper designed by Marie-Claude Lalique; packaged in a turquoise box with gold script. A new limited edition flacon for the parfum is issued each year.
Trésor Lancôme
1990
As above but as an edp by Sophia Grojsman of IFF. Presented in a new styled bottle. The advertisement featured Isabella Rossellini, the ‘face’ of Lancôme.
Sotto Voce Parfums Laura Biagiotti
1996
Created by Sophia Grojsman, a fresh fruity woody oriental floral aldehyde fragrance with top notes of orange blossom and cyclamen, heart notes of tuberose, ylang-ylang, orchid and rose on base notes of vanilla, heliotrope and sandalwood. Presented in a clear ovoid bottle with gold ‘baton-stick’ cap designed by Peter Schmidt.
Vanderbilt Gloria Vanderbilt
1982
In the USA, in the UK in 1985. Created by Sophia Grojsman if IFF, a classical floral-oriental edp with top notes of jasmine, tuberose, mimosa, marigold and rose, heart notes of coriander, pimento, vetiver and oak moss with base notes of vanilla and balsam of Tolu. Presented in a bottle with a swan motif, designed by Bernard Kotyuk and made by René Lalique et Cie
Immaculate Michel Germain
Created by Clement Gavarry in collaboration with Sophia Grojsman
Tentations Parfums Paloma Picasso
1996
Created by Max Gavarry of IFF in collaboration with Sophia Grojsman, a floral-woody-spicy edp with top notes of vine leaves, heart notes of jasmine, rose, peppercorns, fennel seed, cinnamon, clove, star anise and fazara on base notes of agar wood, cedar, frankincense and myrrh. Presented in a graceful tapering column crowned by a gilt stopper and having a black metal filigree collar designed by Paloma Picasso.
360 degrees Perry Ellis
1993
Sub-titled 'for Women'; created by Sophia Grojsman; a crisp fruity-floral fougère edt with notes of tangerine, melon, lily, blue rose, lily of the valley, osmanthus, sage, water lily, amber, vetiver, sandalwood and musk
Calyx Prescriptives
1986
In association with Estée Lauder; created by Sophia Grojsman; a floral-fruity-woody edt spray with top notes of mandarin, peach, passion fruit, mango, papaya, guava, apricot, spearmint and bergamot, heart notes of freesia, rose, lily of the valley, jasmine and marigold on base notes of oak moss, raspberry, sandalwood and vetiver, classified B7f
100% Love S-Perfume
Created by Sophia Grojsman, a floral fruity edt
Free Spirit Tova
2003
Created by Sophia Grojsman
Neblina Yves Rochas
1998
Created by Sophia Grojsman
Paris (YSL) Yves Saint Laurent Beauté
1983
Created by Sophia Grojsman of IFF; a floral-bouquet parfum with top notes of mimosa, geranium, hawthorn and cassia; heart notes of rose, violet and orris with base notes of sandalwood, amber and musk, classified B3f. Presented in a flacon designed by Alain de Mourgues with rose petals facets and was made by Verrières Brosse, with a gold cap.
Paris Premières Roses Yves Saint Laurent Beauté
2003
Created by Laurent Bruyere in collaboration with Sophia Grojsman and Dominique Ropion
Yvesse Yves Saint Laurent Beauté
1994
Originally launched as ‘Champagne’ in 1993, he had to change the name after the French champagne growers brought a case against him ion the French courts: the name is a play on the French word Ivresse, meaning drunkenness, and Yves! Created by Sophia Grojsman; a fresh fruity chypre edt with top notes of cassis, nectarine and mint leaves, heart notes of mimosa, white lily and rose on base notes of patchouli, vetiver and oak moss. Presented in a bottle designed by Pierre Dinand. Dis-continued in 1997