Annick Goutal, a French perfumer born in 1946, trained in Grasse and founded her eponymous brand in 1980. Beyond her passion for fragrance, she also pursued interests in music, specifically piano, and modeling.
Eau d’Hadrien, inspired by Emperor Hadrian, was not only one of her first three creations, but also a resounding success. Other notable fragrances include Du Sud and Petite Chérie. Her creations can be found at BeautyTheShop.