George William Septimus Piesse

English chemist and perfumer

George William Septimus Piesse (30 May 1820 – 23 October 1882), known as Septimus Piesse, was an English chemist and perfumer. Piesse was a leading author and innovator of modern perfume ideas, inventing the concept of notes in perfumery that are still used universally today.2

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Born May 30, 1820, died Oct 23, 1882.1

About

He was the co-owner of Piesse and Lubin, a perfume house that created some of the most popular scents of its day.

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Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity College London3

Piesse studied at University College London.

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Career

Occupation: chemist, perfumer.5

Personal life

  • BornMay 30, 1820, Isle of Portland6
  • DiedOct 23, 1882, Grove Park7
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland8