Tiffany Fragrances, a prominent branch of the globally recognized jewelry giant Tiffany & Co., entered the world of perfumery in the late 1980s. The inaugural perfume, Tiffany for women, was a floral creation by Francois Demachy and made its debut in 1987. This was quickly followed by Tiffany for Men in 1989, a concoction by Jacques Polge, known for his work with Chanel. Over the years, Tiffany Fragrances expanded its portfolio, collaborating with esteemed perfumers like Daniela (Roche) Andrier, Jérôme Epinette, Honorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Sophie Labbe, and Nicolas Beaulieu, and by 2021, the brand boasted 17 perfumes in its collection.
Reed Krakoff, the designer and chief creative officer of Tiffany & Co., has breathed fresh life into the fragrance line with a distinctive approach that breaks away from traditional conceptions of scent and gender. His vision, influenced by his background in American classics, is to reimagine love through fragrance. This led to the creation of Tiffany & Love for Her and Him, the brand's first dual fragrances. These complementary scents, embodying individual interpretations of modern love, share a unique base of entwined vetiver and blue sequoia, suggesting a departure from traditional gendered fragrances.
Krakoff's philosophy extends to the quality and craft of the fragrances. He believes that while a fragrance should feel substantial and exude quality, it should also be surprising and not adhere to traditional norms, thus resonating with the modern consumer's preferences.
Among the plethora of fragrances created by Tiffany, a few have emerged as icons in their own right. Tiffany & Co perfume, the original scent for women, is an elegant blend of florals with hints of fruit, projecting an aura of confidence, sexiness, and femininity. Tiffany & Co Intense, launched in 2018, stands out with its elegant and sophisticated scent that features a unique combination of pear, mandarin leaf, pink pepper, iris, rose, jasmine, musk, cashmeran, benzoin, vanilla, carrot, and amber. Tiffany & Love For Her encapsulates playful femininity with its bright and bold fragrance featuring fruity top notes of grapefruit and basil, with a heart of neroli. Tiffany & Co Rose Gold, a recent addition to the fragrance line, is a beautiful blend of black currant, blue rose, and iris with base notes of musk and ambrette. Tiffany & Co Sheer is a garden-fresh scent with mandarin leaf, black currant, rose, ylang-ylang, musk, and iris. Tiffany Eau de Parfum, a blend of black currant, mandarin orange, taif rose, ylang-ylang, African orange flower, iris, jasmine, violet leaf, lily-of-the-valley, sandalwood, vetiver, amber, and vanille, is a surprising and sophisticated fragrance, inviting one to a world of adventure. Lastly, Tiffany & Co Wild Iris is a fresh and elegant perfume featuring green mandarin, rose, and iris, perfect for the confident woman who is not afraid to make a statement.
In summary, Tiffany Fragrances has successfully etched a unique identity in the world of perfumery, driven by a strong heritage, a modern creative philosophy, and a lineup of iconic fragrances that cater to a wide range of consumers.