Jean-Claude Ellena | |
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Born | 1947 (age 76–77) Grasse, France |
Education | Givaudan |
Occupation(s) | Perfumer, writer |
Years active | 1976 to present |
Known for | Inhouse-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.