Jérôme di Marino: the perfumer behind Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum
Jérôme di Marino is a contemporary nose whose work stands out for its rare mastery of sensual warmth: creamy woods, ripe fruits and powdery florals come together in an immediately enveloping style. A collaborator with major fashion houses turned perfumeries, he excels at translating a brand identity into a coherent, commercially compelling juice without sacrificing sophistication. This page brings together his portrait, his signature and the four creations available at Tendance Parfums.
Who is Jérôme di Marino?
Jérôme di Marino is a perfumer who has built his career within the international fragrance creation industry, working for major fragrance houses that develop perfumes under licence for fashion and luxury labels. His name appears in the credits of several significant commercial successes of the 2010s and 2020s, particularly in the world of oriental-floral women's fragrances.
His most documented collaborations concern the house of Burberry, for which he has signed several variations of the Her range — including the Elixir de Parfum and London Dream —, as well as the house of Elie Saab, for which he contributed to creations such as Le Parfum In White and Elixir. These four creations alone already sketch out a coherent profile: a perfumer at ease in warm, fruity-gourmand and floral-woody feminine registers.
Unlike some noses who cultivate significant public visibility, Jérôme di Marino remains subtle, letting his formulas speak for him. He belongs to a generation of professional perfumers — architects of olfactory emotion more than media figures — whose influence is measured by sales volumes and audience loyalty rather than by niche prices.
His work reflects solid training in balancing volatile phases and base notes, an assertive taste for accords that last on the skin, and a commercial sensibility that does not exclude finesse. He continues to work for various houses, confirming his place among the perfumers regularly called upon in the contemporary fragrance industry.
Jérôme di Marino's olfactory signature
Di Marino's style is recognisable by several constants found, to a greater or lesser degree, in each of his available creations.
Warmth as a common thread. Whether sandalwood, benzoin, amber wood or vanilla, di Marino almost systematically builds a comforting, enveloping base note that gives his perfumes an almost tactile texture on the skin. This warmth is never overpowering: it is dosed to support the top and heart notes without smothering them.
Fruit as a vector of immediacy. Strawberry, blackberry, red berries, mandarin: di Marino uses fruity facets not as mere sparkling flourishes, but as bridges between the lightness of the openings and the density of the base notes. Fruit allows him to make what might seem opulent more accessible.
Structuring florals. Jasmine, rose, peony, orange blossom, neroli: di Marino's floral palette is classic but never dusty. He favours fleshy, slightly powdery or watery florals that dialogue naturally with his woods and resins.
Iris and precious materials. His creation Elie Saab Elixir reveals another facet: the ability to work noble materials such as iris, myrrh and benzoin in an almost jewel-like register, more austere and less immediately seductive.
In short, the di Marino signature is controlled generosity: perfumes that give a great deal from the very first second, but whose base note rewards patience.
Jérôme di Marino's creations available at Tendance Parfums
Tendance Parfums currently offers 4 perfumes signed by Jérôme di Marino, from two houses: Burberry and Elie Saab. The selection covers his favourite registers, from warm fruity-gourmand to precious floral woody. Prices range from 47,50 EUR to 79,00 EUR. Real 12-month sales data and verified reviews are displayed on each product page to help you choose with complete transparency.
Our commented favourites
Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum — The gem of the selection. The Elixir version intensifies the strawberry-jasmine-sandalwood encounter into an opulent, almost carnal sillage. Creamy sandalwood dominates the base note, enhanced by a velvety blackberry that avoids any jammy effect. Ideal for evening wear or for anyone seeking a long-lasting fruity-woody fragrance. At 79,00 EUR, it is the most ambitious offering from the perfumer in this catalogue. No customer feedback available to date — be the first to leave your review.
Burberry Her London Dream — A lighter, more urban interpretation of the Her universe. Ginger and lemon open with vibrancy onto a delicate peony-rose heart note, set on a soft, clean musk. The result is fresh, everyday and easy to wear. At 50,50 EUR, it is an accessible entry point into di Marino's writing for those who prefer subtlety to intensity. No customer feedback available to date — be the first to leave your review.
Elie Saab Le Parfum In White — Di Marino's aromatic risk-taking for Elie Saab. Tangy mandarin, sunny orange blossom, soft white amber and a touch of patchouli underneath: the whole is luminous, summery, almost Mediterranean. Red berries add a subtle vibrancy that keeps the accord from becoming too tame. At 47,50 EUR, a convincing value proposition. No customer feedback available to date — be the first to leave your review.
Elie Saab Elixir — The perfumer's most mysterious side. Powdery iris, smoky myrrh, balsamic benzoin, delicate neroli and amber wood: this composition plays the card of depth rather than immediate seduction. This is di Marino for lovers of sophisticated oriental perfumery, far from fruit and close to the great resins. At 48,50 EUR, a precious curiosity. No customer feedback available to date — be the first to leave your review.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jérôme di Marino's best-known perfume? Among his creations accessible to the general public, Burberry Her Elixir de Parfum is one of his most noted works. He has also contributed to one of the great masculine successes of the 1990s, a fragrance that remains a reference in its genre without needing to be named.
How would you define Jérôme di Marino's olfactory style? His style is characterised by an enveloping warmth — sandalwood, vanilla, resins — combined with accessible fruity-floral accords. He balances generosity and sophistication, creating perfumes that are immediately seductive with a base note that rewards longevity on the skin.
Which houses has Jérôme di Marino worked for? Di Marino has notably created fragrances for Burberry and Elie Saab, two houses for which he has signed several variations. His portfolio extends to other collaborations in the licensed fragrance industry, covering varied feminine registers, from fruity floral to woody oriental.
Which Jérôme di Marino perfume should you start with if discovering him? Burberry Her London Dream is the ideal gateway: fresh, light and versatile, it captures the perfumer's style without the intensity of the Elixir versions. For a more striking first experience, Her Elixir de Parfum offers the full richness of his warmth-fruit-wood signature.
Does Jérôme di Marino work independently or for a fragrance house? Di Marino works as a perfumer within the fragrance creation industry, collaborating with different houses on commission. This model, common in the sector, allows him to work on varied projects for luxury and fashion labels developing their fragrance lines.