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The British Society of Perfumers was founded over 50 years ago, by perfumers, to help gain recognition and status in the perfume industry for perfumery as a profession. We currently have over 200 members, with four tiers of membership.

The inaugural meeting was held on April 9th 1963 at the Bonnington Hotel with 36 founder members (some sent apologies). Eight people had met in London in late 1962 and decided to form a Society, which made the above its first meeting. Robert Favre was in the chair.

The Society supports the education and development of perfumers by bringing them together as individuals to exchange views and items of professional interest in an informal atmosphere. The Society runs a full lecture program each year and Safety Symposium and Workshop Weekend in alternate years.

Originally the members were all perfumers but as the importance of the Society grew, the role of Associate member was introduced. Later, the Society grew to include Friends of the Society and student members.

There have been 48 Presidents of the Society and seven have had the honour to serve two terms in office. They are Mr Favre, Mr Simco, Mr Witty, Ms Wells, Mr Bailey, Mrs Williams and Mrs Daniau.

Today we have Full, Associate and Retired members. We also have Friends of the Society, a newly introduced membership for people who are interested in perfumery but who are not eligible for membership. Honorary membership is awarded to individual members in recognition of their services to the BSP and/or the perfume industry.

Most of our meetings, lectures, conferences, workshops and excursions are open to members and non-members, so you may not need to be a member to join in. For membership details please read our FAQ section and if you would like to apply, contact us.

We ask all members to keep the General Secretary informed of any changes of home address, email address, or company – this is most important as otherwise we will not be able to send you details of meetings; newsletters, etc!

Full Members are those who have spent at least five years working as a perfumer, practicing the art and science of perfumery.

President: Peter Malton
Vice-President: Marianne Martin
General Secretary: Roger Duprey
Hon. Treasurer: Matthew Williams
Social Media: Helen Hill

Past Presidents:

1963 Mr. R. Favre
1964 Mr. R. Favre
1965 Mr. J. Pickthall
1966 Mr. E. L. Simco
1967 Mr. C. M. Holding
1968 Mr. J. McIver
1969 Mr. W. C. Botfield
1970 Mr. H. V. Ward
1971 Mr. W. R. Titchener
1972 Mr. B. H. Kingston
1973 Mr. H. T. Murray
1974 Mr. L. S. Smith
1975 Miss A. B. McConkey
1976 Mr. D. Cartwright
1977 Mr. A. T. J. Wuertz-Field
1978 Mr. G. Davis
1979 Mr. D. G. Witty
1980 Mr. K. B. Shipp
1981 Mr. B. G. Jaggers
1982 Mr. D. E. Butterfield
1983 Mr. B. J. V. F Nicoll
1984 Mr. E. L. Simco
1985 Mr. C. F. Clements
1986 Mr. A. J. Pettifer
1987 Mrs. J. J. Murray
1988 Mr. J. S. Crombie
1989 Mr. A. J. Dallimore
1990 Miss E. I. Speller
1991 Mr. D. G. Witty
1992 Mr. J. T. Brown
1993 Mr. P. B. T. McGee
1994 Mrs. B. Bayne
1995 Mr. M. J. Parrott
1996 Miss L. Hipgrave
1997 Mrs. M. Martin
1998 Mr. D. Ruskin
1999 Mr. R. J. H. Duprey
2000 Mrs. J. E. Towle
2001 Mr. J. Ayres
2002 Mrs. R. Wells
2003 Mrs. R. Mastenbroek
2004 Mrs. S. Foyle
2005 Mr. V. Scully
2006 Miss C. de Vogel
2007 Mrs. R. Wells
2008 Mr. D. Bird
2009 Mr. M. Williams
2010 Mrs. H. Hill
2011 Mr. T. Gage
2012 Mr J. Bailey
2013 Mr J. Bailey
2014 Mr. P. Whipps
2015 Mrs. K. Williams
2016 Mrs. K. Williams
2017 Virginie Daniau
2018 Virginie Daniau
2019 David Whitaker

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  • New President’s chosen charity
    June 6th 2020
  • Michael Edwards interview
    January 1th 2021
  • Virtual IFRA UK forum 2020 and book launch now available to watch for free
    October 10nd 2020
  • Thoughts on Stimulating Creativity in Perfumery
    October 10nd 2020
  • What Happens When a Perfumery Ingredient is Banned?
    October 10nd 2020

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