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I am very sensitive to the smells and sensations that are part of perfumes because they remind me of things: moments from the past, people, events.

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Alber Elbaz
Age: 59 †
Born: 1961
Born: June 12
Died: 2021
Died: April 24
Entrepreneur
Fashion Designer
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Run away from laziness work hard. Touch intuition and listen to the heart, not marketing directors. Dream.
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All the young people in fashion worship the people who have been around a long time. I think it is about keeping something going through the generations. Take my work: Just because I'm not 20 anymore doesn't mean that people don't appreciate what I do.
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I always say that women are very strong and men are powerful. But beauty gives you both strength and power. I never think of it. It's just one of those natural things. It's the only thing I know how to do.
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All I want is beautiful. I mean, I like grey hair, I love wrinkles. But this is me.
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