Ann Gottlieb

Ann Gottlieb is a renowned fragrance developer with over 50 years of experience in the cosmetic industry. She began her career at Revlon and later joined the Estée Lauder Company, where she worked for six and a half years and learned the art, science, and business of fragrance under the personal tutelage of Estée Lauder. Gottlieb then became the head of product development for Elizabeth Arden and Warner Cosmetics, where she participated in the creation of Gloria Vanderbilt.

In 1983, Gottlieb founded her consulting firm, Ann Gottlieb Associates, committed to providing specialized olfactive and product development services in the fragrance industry. She has developed top-selling fragrances in every segment of the fragrance market, including all fifteen Calvin Klein fragrances, Carolina Herrera's Chic and 212, and Liz Claiborne's Signature Brand. Gottlieb has also developed successful fragrances in the mass market, including variants for Unilever's deocologne giants Axe and Impulse, Victoria's Secret, and Bath and Body Works.

Gottlieb is known for her ability to translate fragrance concepts into motivational instructions for perfumers, and her collaboration with clients and perfumers to create scents that are uniquely designed for the target consumer. Her relationship of mutual respect with the world's leading fragrance companies is integral to her success, and her marketing expertise puts her at the cutting edge of trends in all segments of the fragrance business.

Gottlieb has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the fragrance industry, including the 2002 CEW Achiever Award from Cosmetic Executive Women, the 2004 Living Legend Award from the American Society of Perfumers, and the 2006 Circle of Champions Award from The Fragrance Foundation. She is also widely quoted in the media as an authority on fragrance.