Kilian Hennessy (Fragrance)
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About
French businessman known for his roles in the luxury perfume industry. He is a descendant of the famous Hennessy family, best known for Hennessy Cognac. He has garnered over 430,000 followers on his Instagram page.
Before Fame
He studied at the Université Paris-Sorbonne. He found his interest in perfume during his time at school, after completing an internship at Kenzo perfume.
Trivia
He attended a 'nose school' to train in scent recognition. He knew from a young age he wanted to pursue a path separate from his existing family business.
Family Life
His parents were Gilles Hennessy and Peggy Diana Cruise. His grandfather by the same name, Kilian Hennessy, was also an entrepreneur and founder of the famous Cognac brand.
Associated With
He grew his career while working for designers such as Christian Dior and Alexander McQueen.
