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The best French perfume brands

France may not be the first country to manufacture perfume, but French perfume brands are viewed as some of the best in the world. Perfumes became popular in France during the Renaissance period

It was popularized by Catherine de Medicis at the French court. Since then people bought, made and wore perfume and made it part of their signature appearances.

The Provence in the south of France has large fields of lavender, the main ingredient in perfume making. Other herbs and flowers used in making perfumes are also cultivated there.

This enabled the region to start making perfumes in the 17^th century. It is the leading in making perfumes in France till today. Several brands in France boast of sourcing all their ingredients locally.

A beautiful and signature perfume powerful. Knowing the brand to go for is important because you will find the right fragrance for the right occasion.

Here are some of the best French perfume brands that you can get.

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This French brand was founded in 1935 by Guillaume d’Ornano and Armand Petitjean who were business partners.

The name of the brand was inspired by the ruins of Le Chateau de Lancosme and the roses found within its vicinity.

When they started production, their first fragrances were Bocages, Tendre Nuit, Tropiques, Kypre and Conquete.

This brand makes both Eau de toilettes and Eau de parfums. The parfums are known to have longer wear. ³¢²¹²Ô³¦Ã´³¾±ð other favourite fragrance is Midnight Rose. Its notes are light, magical and also sensual.

You will also catch the caress of jasmine and peony, fresh blackcurrant bud absolute and intense pink pepper.

Coco Chanel

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The next popular French perfume brand is Coco Chanel. Its famous number is Chanel No. 5 which was launched by Coco Chanel in 1921.

This number became popular as it captured the essence of the flapper girl and the culture of Paris.

This perfume has been popular since the day it was launched. Celebrities and other famous personalities swore by that number.

Chanel makes several beauty products and clothing, but it’s the brand’s collection of iconic fragrances that fully represent the upper tier of anything and everything about beauty.

Chanel has further introduced a new addition to its perfume collection. This new fragrance is an update of the famous Chanel No 5. This new fragrance is more youthful and ultra-feminine.

The scent of this famous brand is infused with jasmine, rose, sandalwood and vanilla.

In 1955 Chanel’s first men’s cologne, Pour Monsieur was introduced. It had been designed before her death in 1971 and was launched by Cristalle in 1974.

Other perfumes from this brand are Coco Mademoiselle for women, Egoïste for men, Allure, Chance and Allure sensuelle.

Diptyque

Diptyque is a modern niche perfume brand from Paris. It is among the best French brands that have successful sales in their signature fragrances. The bestselling fragrance they’ve had is L’Ombre dans l’Eau.

The notes to this fragrance are blackcurrant berries, orange flowers and rosebuds twigs, leaves and earth with a slightly acidic, fruity elements.

This signature perfume was released in 1983 and was promoted as avant-garde perfume. It had no traditional perfume ingredients in it. This is what makes this brand unique from the other fragrances.

They have both male and female fragrances.  this French perfume brand is renowned globally for exceptional fragrance, scented candles, body and skincare that stimulates the senses for a luxurious experience.

Their latest collection is perfumed hand stickers and bracelets infused with their best scents.

If you love floral fragrances, then Diptyque is the brand to check out.

Guerlain

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Guerlain is one of the oldest perfume houses in the world and France too. This brand was established in 1828 and its fragrances are defined by a distinct sense of smell known as Guerlinade.

Its founder was Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain who customized scents for his customers in Paris.

His first fragrance store was officially opened in 1840 and almost instantly the rich and famous were his first customers. Some of them were French Emperor Napoleon III, Empress Eugénie, Queen Isabella II of Spain and Queen Victoria.

This brand has more than 350 perfumes that are loved by many. Their ingredients have remained the same and natural. There is no compromising on the quality of their loved perfumes.

The Guerlain family ran this brand until 1994 when they sold it to a French multinational company.

Fragonard

Fragonard is another popular brand in France from the Grasse region that make both men and women’s perfumes. It is one of the oldest perfumeries in France.

It first opened its doors in 1926 by Eugene Fuchs. Its location was an old factory that was built by Claude Mottet.

It was named after Jean Honore Fragonard who was a local painter and a son of a well-known perfumer in Grasse.

After a successful business in Grasse, the brand opened its first Parisian boutique in 1936. They had had a successful launch of two of their signature perfumes.

Their men’s collection varies in scents and style, so you can find different fragrances for different occasions.

Top notes for this brand are soft bergamot and lavender with cedarwood, citrus, and jasmine flower. The scents are elegant, warm, inviting, and classic.

When in Grasse, check out their perfume museum, workshops and laboratories. They have free guided tours and you will also get to mix your perfume.