Perfumes of Paris : How did France become THE country of perfume

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Summary

Walking through The district of Luxury in the city, you will be able to smell more than 10 raw materials and iconic perfume, to help you imagine what the people were smelling some 300 years ago until today !   What kind of perfumes did the people like at the Renaissance or during the industrial revolution ? Very different things !  What was the first perfume of Coco Chanel ? or What were the main raw material we used, and what are the new ones ?  All these questions will finally find an answer.  The street named Faubourg Saint-Honoré gathers all the most luxurious buildings in Paris : most of the ambassades, together with fashion stores, hôtels, gastronomic restaurants, and of course Perfume boutiques. I will take you to a walking tour through this amazing district.

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1 hour 27 minutes
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Why take this tour?

What were the fashionable scents when Louis the XIVth was living in the Louvre? or when the "bourgeoisie" would go to the Opera in the early 20ies... ? From the relationship of Parisians to hygiene in the past, to the most famous perfumeries, I'll take you for a unusual both historical and olfactory walk through the streets of the Saint-Honoré district. Enough to switch on all your senses!

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What’s included?

  • More than 10 raw materials and perfumes to sniff

  • You will not get any sample of perfume during the tour, as we don't get into the shops.

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Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 27m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

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Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Rendez-vous Parfum

About operator:

Audacious, mysterious, elegant, or comforting… Perfumes and scents are a wonderful trigger of memory and emotion. Along this tour, you will hone your sense of smell to develop and inspire your own tastes. You will also learn about the fascinating history of perfumery. An altogether enchanting olfactory experience. The tour lasts for 2 hours, and begins with an introduction to olfaction, to help you understand the world fragrances, its history, and the structure of the market. You will have the opportunity to smell raw materials, which are the ingredients used in the perfume formulas: orange blossom, bergamot, or musk ... So you can start to educate your sense of smell, and (re) discover the magical world of scents. The ride continues in beautfil shops, still confidential for most of the people ; these shops are chosen for their warm welcome and their remarkable fragrances. Perfume tour organized by Rendez-Vous Parfum - rendezvousparfum.fr

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