Born in Fribourg, Switzerland, she first trained in fashion at the École Supérieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode (ESMOD) in Paris. Her final project blended fashion and perfumery: a multisensory collection where each outfit was matched with a bespoke fragrance, signalling her early move into the world of scent.

She started her career at Firmenich, where she trained in raw materials and fragrance accords. She further refined her expertise at the Grasse Perfumery Institute (GIP). In 2008, she achieved her first major success, La Petite Robe Noire, which has become a global icon. Alongside Thierry Wasser, she has contributed to numerous creations, notably in the haute parfumerie collection L’Art et La Matière, where she blends tradition and modernity.

In-house perfumer at Guerlain since 2014, Delphine Jelk was awarded as Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2021.

Conférence

• Round table : Heritage brands, when vintage reassures