IFF Master Perfumer Dominique Ropion Celebrated at The Fragrance Foundation Awards; Creates Historic First Bespoke Scent for Event

Regulatory News:

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) (Euronext Paris:
IFF) (TASE: IFF), applauds Master Perfumer Dominique Ropion as he is
honored with The Fragrance Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement, Perfumer
Award. Every year, the Fragrance Foundation recognizes the global
industry and its outstanding creative achievements in the world of
perfumery during its renowned industry event held at Lincoln Center in
New York City.

Nicolas Mirzayantz, IFF Divisional CEO, Scent, said, “Since joining IFF
in 2000, Dominique brought with him the characteristics that are
inseparable from his success as a master perfumer -- a storm of
creativity, deep humility, and an encyclopedic understanding of
perfumery’s history.” Mr. Mirzayantz continued, “With these gifts comes
the extraordinary generosity of spirit that is essential to the survival
of this most ephemeral art – his willingness to mentor young talent and
share his vast knowledge of perfumery with those who will bring it
forward. Dominique understands his role in this continuum.”

Mr. Ropion’s journey to perfumery began as a teenager. Studying physics
at school, he worked in a fragrance lab during summer vacations and
became fascinated with the process. The fascination turned into an
internship, followed by a bit of luck when a space became available at a
perfumery school, where his talents were revealed and expanded. He
worked in the industry for 18 years before he joined IFF in 2000. Since
that time, he created or co-created fragrances for some of the
industry’s most prestigious and iconic brands, including Amarige,
Ysatis, Very Irresistible and L’Interdit by Givenchy; Carnal Flower and
Portrait of a Lady for Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle; La vie est
Belle by Lancôme; Y pour homme by YSL; Alien by Thierry Mugler; Invictus
by Paco Rabanne; and Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf.

His external recognitions include the Cosmetique Magazine Oscar in 2010,
the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012, and the
prestigious Cosmetic Valley's International Fragrance Prize (formerly
the Prix François Coty) in 2008. Within IFF, he counts among his
successes his contributions to the creation of the Company’s Scent
Design School and his work in evaluating and shaping new molecule
creations. He was named Master Perfumer at IFF in 2018.

“Dominique Ropion is a gifted perfumer and extremely deserving of this
year’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement, Perfumer Award. We are thrilled to
celebrate his accomplishments at The Fragrance Foundation Awards and
congratulate him on his many achievements in the fragrance industry,”
said Linda Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation. “We are
especially proud that Dominique is lending his talent to create a
fragrance especially for tonight’s event that will elevate the
experience for our guests.”

In an historic first for The Fragrance Foundation Awards, Mr. Ropion has
created a bespoke luxurious floral fragrance to scent the event during
the cocktail hour. The fragrance, called Fleurs d’un Soir, includes
orris root, rose, and jasmine notes, all sourced from IFF-LMR Naturals,
based in Grasse, France. The fragrance will be unique to this event,
never to be repeated.

Dominique Ropion said, “I’m proud of receiving this Award and am eager
to see future generations of perfumers receive it in a few decades! A
perfume contains endless combinations with the power to rouse the most
diverse sensibilities. They’re definitely worth dedicating a lifetime of
creation!”

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About The Fragrance Foundation

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resource for industry expertise, innovation, and education. United under
the mission statement “to inspire the world to discover the artistry and
passion of fragrance,” The Foundation is devoted to nurturing talent,
celebrating the creativity of perfumers and engaging consumers to
increase appreciation for the world of fragrance.

For more information, please visit www.fragrance.org and
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