Jean-Francois Laporte

Jean-Francois Laporte was a highly influential figure in the world of niche perfumery. Having made his name as the founder of Sisley, he went on to offer one of the first alternatives to mass market perfumery when he founded L’Artisan Parfumeur in 1976. After leading that now extremely well-known brand to its initial success, he moved on to found Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier. Laporte passed away in 2011.