Jean-Claude Ellena

Jean-Claude Ellena
Born1947 (age 78–79)
Grasse, France
EducationGivaudan
OccupationsPerfumer, writer
Years active1976 to present
Known forInhouse-Perfumer of Hermès (2004-2019)

Jean-Claude Ellena (born 1947) is a French perfumer and writer. He served as the in-house perfumer at Hermès from 2004 to 2016, prior to the appointment of incumbent Christine Nagel. He has collaborated with other major brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Acqua di Parma, Bulgari, Sisley, Cartier, Frédéric Malle, The Different Company, and Le Couvent - Maison de Parfum.