Calice Becker Receives Prestigious French Médaille de Chevalier
Givaudan’s Calice Becker, Vice President Perfumer and Director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, has received the French médaille de Chevalier dans l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her significant contribution to the arts through perfumery.
The prestigious honour was presented on May 22nd in Paris by Sylviane Tarsot-Gillery, Director of Artistic Creation at the Ministry of Culture for the French government.
Becker is an exceptional, award-winning perfumer having created some of the world’s most recognizable fragrances of our time. She’s an extraordinary leader in the global perfumery community serving as the President of the International Society of Perfumer-Creators and also a dedicated advisor for aspiring young talents. She joins the small number of perfumers who have been recognized by the French Ministry of Culture with this honor.
In 1985, Becker began her perfumery training at Roure in Grasse which led her to Givaudan where she has passionately contributed as a perfumer for almost 40 years. She was appointed to the prominent position of Director of the Givaudan Perfumery School in 2017 where she leads the training and development of future perfumery artists. She combines her passion for sharing her knowledge of creation as well as her constant quest to enhance the creative process.
Becker’s creative success is unique in its breadth across the United States and Europe where her fragrances have marked eras and defined brands. Her creations include international classics such as: Monsieur Balmain by Balmain, Tommy Girl by Tommy Hilfiger, J’adore by Dior, Ambre Eccentrico by Armani Privé, Dylan Blue by Versace, and select By Kilian fragrances.
Upon receiving the recognition, Becker stated, “I am truly honored and gratified to receive this honor from the French Ministry of Culture. I feel privileged to join the small group of perfumers who have been recognized and I am especially pleased of the recognition it brings to celebrating the heritage of perfumery today.”
Maurizio Volpi, President of Givaudan’s Fragrance Division said: “Calice’s passion for perfume creation and dedication to training young perfumers is an inspiration to all of us at Givaudan. This honor celebrates her remarkable career in perfumery and her leadership in the industry. We congratulate her for this magnificent, highly deserved achievement.”
This is the second time a Givaudan Perfumer has received this accolade. Daniela Andrier, Vice President Perfumer, attained the same honor in 2012.
