Collection: BDK Parfums Collection

Born in Paris in 1989 to a Romanian father and a mother from the border between Algeria and Morocco, David Benedek was immersed in the world of perfumery from an early age. His grandparents, exiles from Transylvania, were pioneers in the Parisian perfume industry, being among the first to distribute prestigious brands like Worth and Christian Dior in the 1950s. They eventually specialized in selling perfumes and luxury goods to foreign visitors in Paris, opening their first boutique in the 1960s at the corner of Rue Royale and Rue Saint-Honoré. The family's expertise in perfumes was passed down from generation to generation. David studied economics and then moved to Beijing and New York in 2010 for further education. Upon returning to Paris, he joined the Institut Français de la Mode in 2012, focusing on the perfume and cosmetics industry. For over a year, he trained to identify the main raw materials, olfactory families, and their nuances, honing his skills in fragrance creation. Working with the Givaudan teams, David deepened his understanding of the subtleties of perfumery. His passion gradually turned into a vocation, leading him to continue his training at the Cinquième Sens Institute. This experience helped him refine his olfactory universe, laying the foundation for the BDK Parfums perfume house.