At a time when the world seems tired of commercial perfumery and is looking instead for perfumes that tell authentic stories, we have selected 10 brands that really make a difference... For your loved ones who love precious juices, here is a great gift idea!
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Perfumes of Rosine
Recognized as a brand rooted in the history of French perfumery, Perfumes of Rosine offers a wide range of fragrances, highlighting the infinite variation of scents offered by the Rose. Passionate about this sometimes feverish, shy, tender or voluptuous flower, Marie-Helene Rogeon uses its essence and its absolute as quintessence in absolutely all its creations. Making a point of honor to offer beautiful juices, made from best quality natural materials, she grows her own roses in her gardens, a real added value. Fragrances to discover in its beautiful Galerie de Valois setting!
Perfumes of Rosine, 105 Galerie de Valois, 75001 Paris. +01 (42)60 11 51 XNUMX XNUMX
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Francis Kurkdjian
Both refined and confidential, the Maison Francis Kurkdjian offers a collection of unique fragrances, real odes to the high perfumery French. Aimed at insiders and other connoisseurs, it cultivates the luxury of details and highlights the most noble : Oud wood, ambergris, different musks… If Baccarat Red 540 remains the most cult perfume, great best-seller of the house, at Francis Kurkdjian, we also like Early morning with its notes of Lemon from Calabria and Lavandin from Provence subtly blended with Orange Blossom and Musk... For a man, the new perfume At the Rose has also become a staple.
Francis Kurkdjian, 5 rue d'Alger, 75001 Paris. 01 42 60 07 07
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Jean Patou
A visionary couturier since 1914, the remarkable talent of Jean Patou also extends to the world of perfumery from 1925, in perfect harmony with his temperament creative and his sense oftimeless elegance. This year, the house's Heritage collection reinvents three unique fragrances paying homage to the great moments in history: Vacances, Colony, L'Heure Expected.
Jean Patou Perfumes, 9 Rue Saint-Florentin, 75008 Paris. 01 42 92 07 22
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Annick Goutal
Refined, feminine and avant-garde, the universe of the house Annick Goutal looks like no other and offers a wide choice of fresh, chypre, floral, oriental fragrances... Our must-haves? L'Eau d'Hadrien, Rose Pompon and Matin d'Orage, not forgetting the daring Evening Dress.
Annick Goutal, 74 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris 01 45 63 33 38
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Caron
Renowned for its bouquets as refined as racy, Caron gives back to the art of perfuming its letters of nobility by granting extreme care to the exquisite chords who give life to his creations… Famous all over the world because of their incomparable trail, each of the house's fragrances represents a real olfactory revolution and an essence of light. Terribly glamorous, the brand's crystal fountains are a real delight, which you never tire of.
Caron, 153 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris. 01 40 49 03 40
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Frederic Malle
True " perfume editor » as he likes to proclaim himself (an expression which he himself invented in the year 2000) Frederic Malle gives perfumers the opportunity to express themselves without constraint, according to their desires and their personality. The result ? We discover in his shop a varied collection of character fragrances, each unique in its own way.
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle, 37 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris. 01 42 22 76 40
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The Rediscovered Garden
Among the pioneers of niche perfumery, Le Jardin Retrouvé holds a sizeable place. Since its creation by Yuri Gutsatz in 1975, the house remains faithful to its fragrances with a vintage aura and timeless elegance. Trianon tuberose, Summer verbena, Russian leather, Eau des Délices… DNA common to these compositions? Whether amber, fresh, soapy or chypre, they all offer a journey through traditional perfumery with a old-fashioned charm and a hint of nostalgia.
The Rediscovered Garden, 55 rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris. 09 54 19 80 39
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Sophie Bruneau for Affinessence
Born from the passion of Sophie Bruneau for the base notes, the AFFINESSENCE collection of luxury perfumes is composed exclusively frombottom essences. Quintessence of perfumery, these particularly deep, powerful and tenacious are staged in an unprecedented way to form real sensual signatures. Beyond their dazzling wakes, they manage to move all our senses...
Affinessence, 6 rue de Lota, 75116 Paris. 06 86 15 85 34
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Serge Lutens
At the origin of some 70 fragrances, Serge Lutens is a genius perfumer. His creations, always eagerly awaited, are captivating juices that are both mystical and sensual… Choosing a perfume from Serge Lutens is not an easy task as there are so many choices. Generally quite intense, these mixed waters display very good staying power. Our crush is on 'Oriental Vetiver', from the Black Collection, one of the best perfumes honoring vetiver.
Serge Lutens, 324 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris. 01 49 27 09 09
