Sophia Grojsman
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Sophia Grojsman (born March 1945) is an American perfumer who has created some of the most well-known fragrances in the world for the past thirty years. Among the best-selling fragrances that Grojsman has created, the perfumer's personal favorites are Yves Saint Laurent's Paris, Calvin Klein's Eternity, Lancome's Tresor, a personalized fragrance for U.S. First Lady Laura Bush[citation needed], and 100% Love.
Sophia Grojsman started her life in Belarus, a former Soviet state. Her family moved to Poland when she was fifteen, and she received a Bachelor of Science degree in analytical inorganic chemistry there. In 1965, Grojsman immigrated to the United States and a year later began to work at International Flavors and Fragrances as a lab assistant.
In 1994, Sophia Grojsman received the Cosmetic Executive Women's Achiever Award for her lifetime contributions to perfumery. She also received the Living Legend Award from the American Society of Perfumers in 1996, and again in 1999 Sophia Grojsman was honored by the Cosmetic Executive Women for her lifetime achievements in the fragrance industry.
