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The Soul of French Perfume

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The art of perfumery is ancient, intricate, and shrouded in mystery. The Osmothèque in Versailles, in partnership with the espace Richaud, lifts the veil on some of the secrets of this millennia-old craft, in which France has distinguished itself in particular. From November 4, 2026 to February 7, 2027, discover the exhibition The Soul of French Perfume: A Journey to the Heart of Elegance and Craft.

This historical exhibition takes visitors back 2,000 years, exploring the rituals and beliefs surrounding perfumes in antiquity. Offerings to the gods, medicinal virtues, fragrances for the wealthy and powerful: perfume fulfilled multiple roles. Over the centuries, the place and functions of perfumes have evolved.

— Read more in The Soul of French Perfume: An Elegant Exhibition at Espace Richaud in Versailles at Sortir à Paris.

Fragonard, 100 Years of Collections and Craft

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To mark its 100th birthday, Fragonard isn’t short on air… or fragrance. From November 13, 2026 to January 10, 2027, the Grasse-based house makes its first foray into Paris, at the salons of the Monnaie de Paris, with "Fragonard, 100 Years of Collections and Craft," a heritage exhibition tracing a story as artistic as it is fragrant, from Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s brushes to the bottles of the perfume house.

— Read more in Perfumes, paintings, and costumes: Fragonard marks its centennial with an exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris at Sortir2Paris.

Paris has added a new sensory destination to its skyline

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Paris has added a new sensory destination to its skyline: Le Jardin des Parfums, Grasse Paris, a rooftop botanical garden dedicated to perfume plants at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Opened September 18, 2026 by Viparis...the garden occupies the roof of Pavilion 6, alongside La Serre.... The project brings together 88 botanical species organized across six olfactive families: aromatic; spicy and woody; floral; hesperidic; fruity; and white flowers.

— Read more in Paris Gets a Rooftop Garden Built Around Perfume at Perfumer & Flavorist.

Friday scent of the day 3/31

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Happy Friday and happy Eiffel Tower Day! Our community project for today: wear a perfume that says Paris to you, or that has Paris in the name, or ?

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

Reportedly the most popular perfume in France is Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, but I’m going with Guerlain Jicky (copying PriscillaE on Monday)…

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The world’s most iconic perfume

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The room dedicated to No5 – [Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur of Chanel's] personal favourite, he tells us – features Andy Warhol artwork that’s never before been shown to the public, as well as an interactive VR experience where you take on the role of perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1921, presenting Gabrielle Chanel with samples of what became the world’s most iconic perfume.

— Read more in A spectacular new fragrance exhibition, Le Grand Numéro de Chanel, opens in Paris at Harper's Bazaar.

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