Lorenzo Villoresi

Lorenzo Villoresi
Born 1956
Residence Florence, Italy
Occupation Perfumer
Website http://www.lorenzovilloresi.it

Lorenzo Villoresi (born 1956) is a perfumer in Florence, Italy. His study and travel in the Middle East has greatly influenced his work and some of his most important fragrances are Orientals, exotic perfumes of spices, amber, incense, resins, vanilla, sandalwoods and other aromatics. He continues in the long tradition of perfumery in Florence, arguably where modern perfume making began.[1] The LV house opened in 1990 in the 15th-century family palace, overlooking the Arno.

He is best known for his custom-made fragrances and potpourris, and distinguished in that he is an independent perfumer, working outside the big fragrance houses (e.g., Hermès, Chanel, etc.). Villoresi was the recipient of the prestigious Prix François Coty in 2006, an "Oscar" award to 'artistes parfumeurs', recognizing perfumers' achievements over their career as well as their most recent creations. [2][3]

He is the author of several books on the art of perfume:

Promoting the culture and artistry of perfume, he is involved with the Pitti Immagine's FRAGRANZE conferences, an annual event bringing together perfumers worldwide, dedicated to the art and culture of fine perfumes. Villoresi is also involved in the founding of L'Accademia dell’Arte del Profumo—Academy of Perfume Arts—in Florence. It will "host courses, events, seminars, a fragrance library and everything else that has ties to the world of fragrance."[5]

Notable creations of his "fragranze fantasia" line include:

References

  1. "Heaven Scent". Retrieved 2010-09-26.
  2. "Le Prix François Coty 2006 à Lorenzo Villoresi" (PDF) (in French). Retrieved 2010-09-26.
  3. "Le Prix de référence des créateurs-parfumeurs" (in French). Retrieved 2010-09-26.
  4. Marcello Aspria (2005). "Perfume: Culture, History, and Techniques (Review)" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-09-14.
  5. "Press release: FRAGRANZE N. 4" (PDF). 2006-09-11. Retrieved 2007-09-14.
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