Jean-Claude Ellena

Jean-Claude Ellena
Born1947 (age 76–77)
Grasse, France
EducationGivaudan
Occupation(s)Perfumer, writer
Years active1976 to present
Known forInhouse-Perfumer of Hermes (2004-2019)

Jean-Claude Ellena (born 1947) is a French perfumer and writer. He served as the in-house perfumer at Hermes from 2004 and 2016, prior to the appointment of incumbent Christine Nagel. He has collaborated with other major brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Aqua di Parma, Bulgari, Sisley, Cartier, Frédéric Malle, The Different Company, or Le Couvent - Maison de Parfum.