Jacques Zolty is a former fashion model whose image graced the covers of glossy magazines, photographed by top fashion photographers of the late 20th century. Displaying a talent for fragrances, his celebrity and fashion industry friends encouraged him to pursue his passion and offered suggestions for packaging and presentation. The first fragrance, eponymous Jacques Zolty, gave rise to a series of fragrances, many of which celebrate the island and resort culture of Saint Bart's. The brand was purchased by Roberto Drago, owner of Laboratorio Olfattivo, in 2014.