{"id":2333,"date":"2021-03-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/?p=2333"},"modified":"2025-01-19T19:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T00:14:56","slug":"perfumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/perfumes\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Most Classic French Perfumes of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scent is strongly tied to memory and the French have mastered the art of perfume creation like no other country. Thanks in part to the small town of Grasse in southern France, several iconic French perfumes have stood out among a sea of scents. Today I\u2019m going to share with you the best French perfumes to know about as you search for your own signature fragrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grasse, a town located in the Provence region of France, has a mild climate well suited to growing lavender, rose, and jasmine. These scented flower fields provide opportunities to create lovely smelling products from fragrance to beauty products and more. The region has produced perfume artisans and professional scent makers for decades. Many of the best French perfume brands<\/a> work from Grasse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below I\u2019ll share the most iconic French perfumes of all time. Finding the right perfume can take time, but don’t overlook the importance of this key French beauty<\/a> aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chanel N\u00b05<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chanel n\u00b05<\/a> may be the most iconic perfume in history, but it was not the first. Although a few other perfumes came before this one, it\u2019s arguably the one that has made the biggest impact on the luxury fragrance demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It all started in 1921 when Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel asked the French-Russian perfumer Ernest Beaux to create a fragrance “that smells like a woman, not a flower.” He crafted a selection for her to choose from and she went with the fifth one \u2013 hence the \u201cNo. 5\u201d name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chanel said she showed her collection on the fifth day of the fifth month of the year and that number five was quite fitting for her first scent. A bottle of Chanel No. 5 is sold once every 30 seconds around the world, making it the most popular of the many Chanel perfumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chanel No. 5 uses aldehydes, a synthetic element never before used in perfume. It smells crisp and fresh and creates a harmonious scent when combined with floral aromas like rose, iris, and lily of the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is undoubtedly one of the most iconic French perfumes you can buy. As Marilyn Monroe said in the 50s when asked what she wore to bed, \u201cI only wear Chanel No. 5.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today Chanel No. 5 has been represented by the face of stunning French actress<\/a> Marion Cotillard, continuing the trend of this perfume as the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy Chanel No. 5 from Sephora<\/a> or directly from Chanel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lanc\u00f4me La Vie Est Belle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Vie Est Belle<\/a> is the best-selling perfume by French brand Lanc\u00f4me. Meaning \u201cLife is Beautiful,\u201d this perfume is a reflection of Lanc\u00f4me\u2019s storied heritage. The perfume has fresh notes of iris flowers patchouli, warm vanilla, and Arabian jasmine. Like a blooming orange bouquet, it will remind you of springtime floral scents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The perfume’s bottle design was created in 1949 by Georges Delhomme and nicknamed “The Crystal Smile” for its shape. The founder of Lanc\u00f4me wanted to present an image of femininity, happiness, grace, and optimism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the fragrance\u2019s 2012 relaunch, a small chiffon scarf was added to the neck of the bottle referencing the classic Parisian chic accessory. Actress Julia Roberts has been the face of the fragrance for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guerlain Shalimar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The oldest French beauty house, Guerlain, was launched in 1828. Almost a century later, in 1925, the first oriental fragrance, Shalimar<\/a>, was developed by Jacques Guerlain. He was inspired by the Indian love story of Emperor Shah Jahan who fell in love with Princess Mumtaz Mahal. The gardens of Shalimar were created for her and the Taj Mahal was dedicated to her. Shalimar means \u2018temple of love\u2019 in Sanskrit. The Shalimar fragrance represents eternal love and desire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This perfume has sweet bergamot, vanilla, and iris notes. It is one of the most sought-after luxury perfumes in France. The bottle was designed by Raymond Guerlain and won the first place prize at the Paris Decorative Arts Exhibition. Its shape was influenced by the basins of the Indian Shalimar gardens. The bottle stopper has a blue tint, reminiscent of the flowing garden waters. This perfume is best for the woman who appreciates the worldly nature of perfume making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guerlain produces their fragrances entirely in Orphin, France in the Yvelines department. They use traditional French craftsmanship techniques like barbichage<\/em> and baudruchage<\/em> to apply wax seals and handmade touches to each bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chlo\u00e9 Eau de Parfum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chlo\u00e9\u2019s Eau de Parfum<\/a> was the first fragrance released by 70s feminine brand, Chlo\u00e9. The perfume was launched in 1975 and epitomized the romantic classic vibes of the Chlo\u00e9 brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chlo\u00e9 was founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, but the decade of the 1970s really came to define her brand. The signature Chlo\u00e9 Eau de Parfum has notes of rose, peony, honey and cedarwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chanel No. 19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chanel No. 19<\/a> was the last fragrance launched and worn by Coco Chanel before her death. It was named after the day she was born: August 19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The perfume is a floral and woody scent. The bottle was designed in 1921 and retains the simplicity and functionality that Chanel perfume bottles are known for. Apparently, the bottle stopper was meant to imitate the squared nature of Place Vend\u00f4me, which Gabrielle Chanel could see from her room at the Ritz hotel in Paris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This perfume has many contrasting scents giving it a unique appeal. From soft notes of may rose and Italian iris, to Neroli from Grasse in southern France, this perfume is a wonderfully romantic scent for the modern woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This perfume was released in 1971 just one year before Gabrielle Chanel died, which means that it is the most modern fragrance that was approved of by Gabrielle Chanel herself. During the decades that followed, the House of Chanel described the perfume with phrases like “The Outspoken Chanel” and “Devastatingly Feminine” in a break from traditional ideals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Chanel herself, perfume should be applied \u201cwherever you would like to be kissed.\u201d The house advises women to leave a drop on their bodies wherever they can feel a heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dior Miss Dior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Miss Dior<\/a> was the first Dior fragrance released in 1947, shortly after the fashion house Dior\u2019s famous \u201cNew Look\u201d was unveiled. Its feminine and floral scents with green chypre and Grasse rose made it an instant hit. The original glass bottle featured a houndstooth print. It was named for the designer’s sister, Catherine Dior who was actually a French resistance fighter, and known as \u201cMiss Dior.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fragrance continues to be one of Dior\u2019s best-selling perfumes. With a charming combination of bergamot, rose, jasmine, and rosewood, it\u2019s a scent that most people never forget. Keep in mind that there are two versions of this fragrance: the original<\/a> and a contemporary Eau de Parfum<\/a>, which comes in a pink bottle and is represented by Natalie Portman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fran\u00e7ois Demachy, the Dior perfumer stated that he wanted this perfume to envelop the woman as if his \u201cgowns were emerging, one by one, from the bottle.\u201d Dreamy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nina Ricci L\u2019Air du Temps<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

L\u2019Air du Temps<\/a> by Nina Ricci is next on the list of the best French perfumes. Created in 1948 by Francis Fabron and Nina Ricci\u2019s son Robert, it was meant for married women rather than young girls. With notes of carnation, sandalwood, gardenia and rose, its subtle floral tones were pleasing to the post-war mature woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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L\u2019Air du Temps is one of the best-selling perfumes of all time. It is packaged in a bottle designed by Ren\u00e9 Lalique. It even has cultural references like in the 1991 movie Silence of the Lambs<\/em> where Hannibal Lecter recognizes L\u2019Air du Temps as the perfume worn by Clarice. In 2010, French interior designer Philippe Starck designed a new version of the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yves Saint Laurent Opium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium<\/a> is one of the more controversial French perfumes ever created. The spicy oriental perfume was first created in 1977 by Jean Amic and Jean-Louis Sieuzac. While Chinese Americans complained about the glorification of drug abuse due to the fragrance\u2019s name, the controversy gave the perfume publicity that couldn\u2019t be paid for. It was released to the American market the following year and $3 million<\/a> worth of Opium was sold in the first four months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fragrance symbolized controversy, mystery, and exoticism, traits that resonated with Europeans as well as Americans in the late 70s. At the American launch party, a ship called Peking<\/em> was borrowed from the South Street Seaport Museum in Manhattan\u2019s East Harbor and writer Truman Capote was a guest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opium is an oriental fragrance, which blends florals, spices, and deep woody notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dior Diorissimo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The wistful Diorissimo<\/a> is a classic French perfume created by French fashion brand Christian Dior. It was first created in 1956 and was Dior\u2019s attempt to imitate lily of the valley in a perfume bottle. Dior was completely fascinated by this flower. He used it on his stationary, in his garden, and it even inspired his spring 1954 collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ironically lily-of-the-valley is not actually included in Diorissimo. The plant has no essential oils to be used in the fragrance so instead molecules were created in a laboratory to replicate the scent of the flower. Diorissimo is written with notes of ylang-ylang, amaryllis, jasmine, and boronia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As one of the greatest fragrances of all time, Diana Princess of Wales named it one of her favorites. Although the formula has slightly changed over the years, this classic French fragrance remains one of the greatest creations in perfume history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2001, Chanel launched Coco Mademoiselle<\/a>, a perfume that was intended to target a younger consumer market. Thinking about an adolescent Gabrielle Chanel, the fragrance was crafted by Jacques Polge, who served as the nose of Chanel from the late 70s to 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This perfume is much more airy, floral, and light than the other Chanel perfumes. Polge was inspired by the natural floral scents of his southern region of Avignon, France. Patchouli is infused with warm Amber notes. Tonka beans and vanilla from Madagascar complete this youthful scent for the contemporary young woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sisley Eau du Soir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sisley\u2019s Eau du Soir<\/a> has one of the more romantic backstories. This French perfume was developed by Sisley founder Hubert d\u2019Ornano for his wife in 1990. The fragrance was first crafted from a base note of seringa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was intended to be reminiscent of a stroll through the luxurious gardens of Alcazar in Seville, Spain. At dusk, the syringa flower lets out a hint of its intoxicating fragrance. With fresh citrus and sweet florals, this elegant perfume is recommended for evening wear with your lover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The perfume has notes of chypre, mandarin orange, grapefruit, jasmine, and rose. The base notes of amber and patchouli round out this bold and enticing fragrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herm\u00e8s Cal\u00e8che<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Herm\u00e8s\u2019 Cal\u00e8che<\/a> Soie de Parfum is a timeless French perfume written by Guy Robert in 1961. It was the first fragrance for women developed by the luxury accessory brand Herm\u00e8s. The perfume is impossibly feminine \u2013 woody and floral at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cal\u00e8che means \u201ccarriage\u201d in French, a nod to the horse-drawn carriage that serves as the icon of the Herm\u00e8s brand. The perfume is composed of citrus fruit, aldehydes, floral hearts, ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. It is underscored by notes of woody chypre sillage and iris.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cal\u00e8che fragrance is often described as more old-world classic and even vintage. It doesn’t have any of the fresh floral scents that some contemporary fragrances that have mass-market appeal will offer. I would say this perfume is best for someone who appreciates maturity and vintage style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Givenchy L’interdit<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s something about the forbidden that makes it all the more appealing. L’interdit<\/a>, meaning “forbidden” in French, is a perfume that symbolizes the appeal of what is off-limits. Hubert de Givenchy created this perfume in 1957 in collaboration with celebrated French perfumer Francis Fabron. The perfume is delicate yet floral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With notes of jasmine, violet, and rose, it was created for Givenchy’s eternal muse, the Dutch-British actress Audrey Hepburn. Audrey was also the first actress to serve as the face of a perfume. Givenchy L’interdit is ideal for the woman who appreciates classic style, beauty, and grace \u00e0 la Audrey Hepburn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dior J’adore<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dior strikes again with arguably their most iconic perfume ever produced. J\u2019adore<\/a> launched in 1999 and it remains the brand’s best-selling perfume. I guess there is a preference for 21st-century perfumes over vintage scents! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The J\u2019adore perfume is shaped like a woman’s curves, and the gold rings around the bottle neck mimic a gold necklace that a woman might wear. With keynotes of ylang-ylang, rose from Damascus, jasmine sambac, and jasmine from Grasse, this is one French fragrance you can\u2019t go wrong with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last iconic French perfume I want to share is one that I believe represents the contemporary Parisian woman. Rive Gauche refers to the left bank of Paris, south of the river Seine. This was historically the intellectual center of Paris where the writers, thought leaders, and artists hung out during Paris’ golden age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche perfume is a fragrance meant to capture the unpredictable nature of YSL ready-to-wear collections. Ahead of its time and unapologetically independent, this perfume is meant for Parisians (and women around the world) who break the mold.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh scents of bergamot, rose, vetiver, oakmoss, and musk merge to create a dewy Parisian fragrance. Launched in 1970, it captures the bohemian spirit of the 70s in a bottle, created by Michel Hy. Meant for the woman who loves living in a busy metropolitan city, Rive Gauche is the perfect fragrance for a woman who is constantly evolving with the times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many more amazing French perfumes could appear on this list but I hope this gave you a good idea of the French fragrances that I’ve stood the test of time. The best French perfumes aren’t always the most popular, but rather those that have been appreciated by women with good taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two perfumes that I would have loved to include on this list but sadly they have been discontinued. If you’re into vintage perfumes then take a look on eBay for these timeless iconic perfumes: Lanvin Arp\u00e8ge (1927) and Jean Patou Joy (1935).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding your signature scent is something that can take years. Don’t hesitate to visit Sephora or your local beauty store and test out several perfumes to find which one you like the best. 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