Ernesto Sanchez Bujanda

Ernesto Sanchez Bujanda is a renowned perfumer and co-founder of YeYe Parfums. Born in Venezuela, he was inspired by his mother's signature Diorissimo fragrance during his childhood. Sanchez Bujanda moved to the United States, where he worked in the beauty industry in New York City before co-founding a niche perfume boutique in Coral Gables, Florida. In 2014, he launched YeYe Parfums in Santa Barbara, California, where he serves as the in-house perfumer. His creations are influenced by his Venezuelan roots, American experiences, and the natural beauty of California. Sanchez Bujanda is known for crafting sophisticated fragrances that blend rare and exotic essences, such as the acclaimed Equus No 8, which was inspired by the life of a horse.