Frank Voelkl

About Frank Voelkl

Frank Voelkl is a German-born perfumer at dsm-firmenich, where he holds the title of Master Perfumer. He spent formative years in the Netherlands and France and graduated from ISIPCA. He worked for Symrise in New York before joining Firmenich in 2005. He also played a key role in creating Le Labo, advising founder Fabrice Penot when the brand began.

Voelkl's best-known work leans on smooth woods and soft, skin-like musks. Le Labo Santal 33 began life as a candle before launching as a perfume in 2011. He also created Iris 39 (2006) and The Noir 29 (2015) for Le Labo. His other well-known scents include Glossier You (2017), Sarah Jessica Parker Covet (2007) and Kilian Roses on Ice (2020).

Signature creations by Frank Voelkl

• Santal 33, Le Labo (2011)
• You, Glossier (2017)
• The Noir 29, Le Labo (2015)
• Iris 39, Le Labo (2006)
• Roses on Ice, By Kilian (2020)
• Covet, Sarah Jessica Parker (2007)

Perfumes by Frank Voelkl available at The Scent Stories®: Gucci Bamboo EDP 7.4 ml, Gucci Bamboo Eau de Parfum 75 ml for Women, Kilian Roses On Ice By Kilian Eau de Parfum 50 ml for Women.