Introduction
The world of perfume is filled with illustrious names who have made unforgettable impressions. But the question that preoccupies both vintage and modern perfume lovers is: Who is the perfumer in the world who has created the most fragrances?
Between official figures and huge estimates, the name Alberto Morillas appears at the forefront, alongside classic names such as Jacques Guerlain .
👤 Who is Alberto Morillas?
- A Spanish perfumer, born in Seville in 1950.
- He worked with the Swiss house Firmenich , one of the largest perfume companies in the world.
- Among his most famous creations:
- CK One by Calvin Klein.
- Acqua di Giò by Giorgio Armani.
- Flower by Kenzo.
- Bulgari Omnia.
Known for his transparent and elegant style, which combines modern purity with a classic touch.
📊 How many perfumes did Alberto Morillas design?
- According to the Fragrantica database: He has over 519 officially registered perfumes under his name.
- Some articles (such as Wikipedia) indicate that he was involved in designing around 7,000 perfumes during his career.
- The difference between the two numbers is due to:
- Fragrantica and Parfumo only register fragrances that have been officially released to the public.
- While companies like Firmenich may also count trial formulations, small commercial fragrances, and sub-fragrance work (reformulations).
👑 Jacques Guerlain: The Historic Competitor
- Legendary French perfumer from the Guerlain family.
- He designed over 80 officially recognized fragrances such as Shalimar, Mitsouko and L'Heure Bleue.
- Some historians estimate he had over 400 compositions if informal experiments and perfumes are counted.
- Although fewer in number than Morillas, its historical impact on the perfume industry is incomparable.
🔎 Why is it difficult to precisely define “most”?
- Lack of full documentation of old perfumes.
- Reformulation: It may be considered a new fragrance or a modification of an old one.
- Small commercial perfumes: many of them are not registered in databases.
🏆 The bottom line
- If we rely on official databases:
- Alberto Morillas is the most prolific perfumer today, with over 500 officially registered fragrances .
- If we rely on company estimates and articles:
- The number may reach 7,000 perfumes or more during his long career.
- Historically, Jacques Guerlain remains one of the greatest and most influential perfumers, even if he hasn't produced a huge number of releases.
🔚 Conclusion
The question remains open: are numbers alone enough to identify the greatest perfumers?
Morillas may be the most produced, but the influence of Guerlain, Roudnitska or Coty remains immortal in the memory of perfume lovers.
In the end, what matters is not just the number, but the perfumes that changed the course of art and beauty over time.
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