Parfums de roi
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What are the links between perfume and kings?

Royalty and perfume have a very long history, dating back thousands of years. But why is this connection so strong?
La place du parfum pendant la Renaissance
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The place of perfume during the Renaissance

Renaissance perfumes were strong, heady, and well-covered. Nobles who could afford them mostly opted for fragrances based on musk, amber, jasmine, and tuberose.
La place du parfum en Égypte
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The place of perfume in Egypt

Perfume has been a cherished luxury product for millennia, and ancient Egypt is no exception. Initially, the rarity of perfume made it a product intended for the gods. Aromatic powders were burned ...
Napoléon Bonaparte et le parfum
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Napoleon Bonaparte and perfume

Before becoming emperor, Napoleon was a soldier. He was not of royal blood and was never trained to rule like the dauphins of France. Behind this conquering and warrior figure lies a connoisseur o...
Louis XIV et le parfum, une véritable histoire d’amour
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Louis XIV and perfume, a true love story

The Sun King is undoubtedly one of the most famous sovereigns in the world. He made Versailles shine throughout the world, placing his palace at the center of the universe. The etiquette reigning ...
Parfum moderne, une histoire et des origines traversant les siècles
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Modern perfume, a history and origins spanning the centuries

Although many people think it is recent, perfume actually has its origins in Antiquity. In Greece and In Egypt , the people of this period had a veritable cult of scents. The inhabitants used perf...
Happy France’s national day with Bon Parfumeur 🇫🇷
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Happy National Day with Bon Parfumeur 🇫🇷

July 14th is a national holiday in France—a day of baguettes, cheese, wine, and perfume! Grasse is the world capital of perfumery. For generations, artisanal perfumers and florists have passed on ...
The founders of Carne Bollente - limited edition collab 🌶️
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The Founders of Carne Bollente - Limited Edition Collab 🌶️

Intrigued by our collaboration with Carne Bollente? Want to learn more about this ultra-positive brand? We'll tell you a little more about its founders. First, let's get back to basics: Carne Bo...
Olfactive family 300 = Amber and spices 🌶️
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Olfactory family 300 = ambers and spices 🌶

The Amber and Spice family is the "red" family, with numbers in the 300s. Our fragrances are categorized by number, much like a perfumer would organize tests in their studio. Amber brings us bac...
3 stories from the BP team
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3 stories from the BP team

Did you know that the Bon Parfumeur team is 90% female? We wanted to share with you the stories of Inès, Jinjiibadam, and Claire. Follow us to meet some of the team! - Ines - Fashion is a gr...