Givaudan Senior Perfumer John Gamba to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at World Perfumery Congress 2026

The American Society of Perfumers (ASP) is proud to announce that John Gamba, Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Perfumery Congress 2026, taking place on June 25 in Monterey, California.

John began his career as a lab technician at the iconic fragrance house Dragoco, where he trained under several master perfumers. His early successes in fragrance creation led to a remarkable series of award-winning scents, establishing him as a leading talent in the industry.

Over his distinguished career, John has created fragrances across all categories, developing

scents for both celebrity and global brands, including Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Betsey

Johnson, Christina Aguilera, Calvin Klein, Bath & Body Works, Avon, Revlon, Natura, and

Elizabeth Arden. Today, he continues to innovate from Givaudan’s New York City office, crafting fragrances that inspire and captivate.

“John [Gamba] has not only created some of the most memorable fragrances of our time, but he has also mentored and inspired countless perfumers along the way,” said Roger Howell, President of the American Society of Perfumers. “It is an honor to recognize his extraordinary contributions with the Lifetime Achievement Award.”

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes John’s outstanding contributions to perfumery,

celebrating his creativity, mentorship, and lasting impact on the industry. The award will be

presented during the World Perfumery Congress, the fragrance industry’s premier global

gathering, attended by perfumers, industry leaders, and fragrance enthusiasts from around the world.

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