40 MOST ICONIC FRENCH PERFUMES OF ALL TIME that you should know!

[@latigresseNYC]

I have half of these in my collection and have been wearing them for decades! Guerlain Mitsouko is another classic I love so much, as well as L' air du Temps and Farouche by Nina Ricci!

[@brandusacatalinagrigore8017]

Really nice selection and good video! 🥰

[@MZ2023_]

I love it when you provide info on less commercialised perfumes and original version of its current ones. I had anais anais, Coco, Tresor , Dune before but I don’t mind repeating . The smell of Perfumes in the 90s, 80s and earlier yrs are so original to the brands even when they used same ingredients . They also last longer. Perfumes nowadays don’t last long and smell similar to each other.

[@elowyn9664]

@@MZ2023_ , I wholeheartedly agree. Today's perfumes are very different. In my opinion they all follow the same "route" or scent "gateway". None of them are interesting or are awakening the senses. They are also very simple in structure. They are often made of one or two, maybe three ingredients. If they have five ingredients it would be extraordinary. They have a top note and a bottom note. Nothing more. The vintage perfumes had a layer of many ingredients which unfolded like a veil. That's what's makes them so exciting and unique. The brand *noses* of the past are gone. Sadly very important skills and knowledge of the past seems to have dissappeared with them.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Totally agree. The way fragrances today develop on the skin, the way the scent profile 'lives and unwinds' is totally different to the 1980s and 1990s. They just dissolve. They just fade, becoming gauzy and insipid rather than 'deconstructing at volume' if that makes sense. There's no projection in sooooo many of these wallet-busting niche fragrances too. What's the point of paying top dollar for highest quality ingredients if nobody at all can smell them after an hour?

[@sjsarthou]

I blind bought First by Van Cleef. The opening is so strong in aldehyde, I almost regretted buying it….then 30 mins later omg the magic happened in the drydown! It is so beautiful, elegant and classy scent. Thank you for sharing and I am making a list of your iconic recommendations 😍

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Glad you like it. Always wait 20 minutes to try a perfume. Most of the time the dry down is very different than the opening, especially for aldehyde perfumes because it is 100% synthetic and is more sensible to the skin.

[@gi2121]

First's drydown is gor-geous... I can't stop sniffing myself when I wear it.

[@dorinha_freitas]

I loved your video! Many of the perfumes that you showed I don't know, mostly because they are not sold here in Brazil. Some of them, otherwise, I do know and I wore, like Fidji, Miss Dior Originale (I wore on my wedding!), Amarige (my youngest daughter loves this one), Poême, LouLou and Diorissimo, who I love and have now. I love your reviews because they are out of common, very not cliché and you talk about perfumes who are exclusives. I suggest you to do some videos detailing those iconic perfumes, pleferably the most vintage ones. A brazilian kiss to you! 😘💛💚

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Thank you 🥰 yes I will do some videos about my favorite vintage perfumes. I want to review balmain (miss balmain, ivoire), Caron ect

[@MillieonaVespa]

I simply adore the Classic scents, some people say they smell old fashioned or old lady, but not me it is amazing in the 1980s and 1990s new perfume releases were all so different….I was lucky enough to be working in the perfume / beauty business at the time …nowadays Perfumes even Niche perfumes disappoint me, with so many smelling same same ! ..with very little artistry involved…give me Chanel No5 , Chanel CoCo, Opium, madam Roches, Rive Gauche …original Miss Dior was my signature scent for years, the most beautiful Chypre……. I also wore Diorissimo, Dioressence, and Diorella, …. In my humble opinion…artistry in modern perfume can be still found in the houses of Guerlain and Hermes….They still take chances with their formulas coming up with unique smelling perfumes …

[@nfournier1816]

Perfect, perfect review!!!! Thank you so much! Merci de rendre hommage à ces merveilleuses maisons de parfum! Vous êtes très compétente! Gros câlins de Montréal Québec ❤❤❤

[@pauletteyoung112]

When I first smelled Bal A Versailles in 1973 I was mesmerized. I always had a bottle in my collection. It has been changed so much over the years that the modern version is unwearable.

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

I have a small vintage bottle. It’s hard to buy the new version.

[@shirleycantoni3152]

I love this selection and video. You are one of my most favourite reviewers. 🙏😍

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Thank you 🥰

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant was Dita Von Teese's beloved signature fragrance for decades, and also the fragrance Princess Diana wore on her wedding day. It's not for me as the muguet/lily of the valley note is just too mumsie-early '80s for my tastes (I'm shocked that Dita wore this as it powerfully conjures up the 1980s flounce, not her chic 1940s and 1950s style). Next to Chanel No. 5 Marilyn Monroe bought for herself Lanvin's Arpege, which no longer smells the way it used to, sadly. I remember the way it smelled in the 1980s and it was such a chic, beautifully made fragrance back then. I second Cuir de Russie for any woman who is searching for a stunning leather fragrance. Your list here was SENSATIONAL! You really got all the vintage greats covered here, I totally agree with this list. Molinard's Habanita is the next one on my list to try, thank you for reminding me to seek out a sample as soon as I can.

[@isabelisabel6796]

i loved this video...i have Robert Piguet Fracas...Boucheron, Chanel 5, miss dior , samsara, láor du temps...love vintage perfumes....

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Need to get Piguet and Caron

[@rachelwhitcomb8072]

Hi beauty! I look forward to all your videos, we share the same passion for perfume. Would you please consider putting your video out again the one with all your favorite lipsticks? We have similar coloring and it was such a informative video!

[@andreabono3437]

Always adore your videos....keep them coming!.... Don’t forget Diorella

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Yes Diorella… very nice green perfume

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Yes I will do a ne one thank you 🥰

[@parfecto7716]

Could you talk about Rochas Byzance vintage version?

[@patpatmoomoo5524]

08:35 lol I use to wear amarige when I was 14, 15, 16…. Yikes I must be an old soul. Also, on a trip to Egypt, I was introduced to an oil (forget the name), it reminded me so much of amarige; probably an oil based on tuberose. Alice, did you ever smell Bvlgari pour Femme? I used it in the late 2000’s but by the mid 2010’s it smelled slightly different. Now it’s discontinued. Just wondering if you had any thoughts on it or its supposed replacement. delighted to see so many of my beloved fragrances on this list.

[@Ajibolaa]

Your fragrance videos are so nice and pleasant. I’m definitely dropping a sub ❤

[@elowyn9664]

Like you say Princess Diana loved "Diorissimo" and for a while she used Quelques Fleurs. She also very much liked Penthaligon's "Bluebell". Other favourites of hers as she became more mature is Guerlain's "Mitsouko", Hermes "21 Faubourg" and Van Cleef & Arpels "First". Some say she used Lanvin "Arpege" as well. In my opinion all these perfumes seem excellent for her.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I can imagine her wearing all of those too, for sure. The Queen allegedly wore Guerlain's 'L'Heure Bleue' and I can TOTALLY picture her in her tweeds and pearls smelling like that as she softly padded down the carpet in her custom made court shoes. I love hearing about what public figures wore/wear. I'm fascinated by other people in general, famous or not.

[@elowyn9664]

@@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293, I completely agree with you. People's perfume choices, or favourites, say quite a lot about their personality. I read that the Queen also liked Penthaligon's "Bluebell" occasionally (it's a very outdoors scent) Less known is her love for Floris "White Rose", an old, established brand. I have never smelled the latter, but I love the smell of white roses and I can easily imagine Queen Elizabeth II wearing all these scents.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

@@elowyn9664 That's such a coincidence-- I wore White Rose by Floris a couple of weeks ago on a really hot day and was shocked by how much I liked it. Rose fragrances can go in unexpectedly unpleasant directions but this one was dewy, sweet, fresh and realistic. I will revisit it before delivering my ultimate opinion though-- to wear something once is not enough 'field work', haaha! PS= The most unlikely person to have adored Quelques Fleurs and have it FOR DECADES as their beloved signature scent is Dita Von Teese. I was so shocked when I heard her talk about the role it played in her life. It's a proper early 1980 lily of the valley-forward fragrance. Absolutely not for me. It smells like public restroom air freshener on me, or some other carpet cleaning powder circa 1982...when Princess Diana wore it on her wedding day incidentally. People can really surprise me. I especially like to know about the 'out of character' aesthetic choices people make-- and why.☺

[@JT-rx1eo]

The photo of the bottle displayed for Houbigant Fougere Royale is actually the 2010 reimagined version. It is nothing like the original 1882 version, which was discontinued decades ago. The 2010 version is not just a reformulation of the 1882 DNA, its completely different. In my mind, it was created from the perspective of how the fougere would be created given modern materials, perfumery technique, and aesthetics. As if Paul Parque, the perfumer of the 1882 version, was born in the 1960's and created the 2010 version. Rodrigo Flores-Roux is the actual perfumer of the 2010 ver. I have it and love it. But if you want to know in general terms what the 1882 original smelled like, it might be better to get your nose on Mouchoir de Monsieur by Guerlain (1904) or even Jicky.

[@elowyn9664]

Love this! Just a question: Have you ever come across Coty's "Emeraude" ? It's said to initially have been the favourite of Madame Guerlain and that Monseur Guerlain made "Shalimar" as a nod to "Emeraude". Though Shalimar forever will stand firmly as the unique masterpiece it is, the vintage "Emeraude" is really very special. Soft, deep green notes with an opulent, elegant sweetness. It's seductive and alluring.

[@SueRosalie]

I've always wanted some Vent Vert but was never able to find it, but I still have some of my favourite, the original Ivoire in the gold, black, and ivory box. So many perfumes in this list are my favourites: Fidji; Diorissimo; Chanel #22, vintage L'Interdit, original Miss Dior

[@marcelle1161]

Thank you so much for this, a great broad overview with lots of new inspirations.

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Thank you 🥰

[@DiaryofGabby]

😍😍😍😍 EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

🥰

[@martasalvi8152]

Thank you for all of this ideas amazing fragrances 😀 can I ask you have you ever tried fiori di Capri by Carthusia ? It’s amazing 🙂

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Hello Marta… no never… I need to try

[@scentedsnowdrops]

Wow what a first video to watch. A incredible collection so far. I absolutely love Baise Voile or how ever it's spelt the Cartier. Love lilies too. Coco M is wonderful ❤ and Love & Crime mmm 😍. Great video

[@LizLyonsPhD]

This is wonderful, formidable, Alice! I made a list of the ones I want to try. I prefer chypre, tabac, oud, vanilla, and iris notes. I just bought L'Heure Bleu, Nahema, and Petite Robe Noire because I collect Guerlain -- my signature is Jicky. But, you have reminded me of so many others. My father was a perfumer and so I know a lot about the ingredients in perfumes but you have reminded me of those I have forgotten. I love Bal a Versailles and Shalimar. I have several bottles of Joy that my mother left me. I also love Tweed by Lentheric and don't think it is made anymore, but I have a bottle that I keep sealed. So many to add to my collection now, thank you, thank you!

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

If you love Chypre tabac notes try Caron tabac blond and blanc even the older version were better with more tobacco notes! Habanita by Molinard also is a great tobacco Smokey perfumes. Rochas collection also and Piguet fragrances. Thank you 🙏 !

[@LizLyonsPhD]

@@Aliceinparisofficial I am writing those down. I think Mitsouko is a chypre fragrance and that is probably why I love it. It has been harder to find in other perfumes. Now my list is growing! Thank you.

[@olena9928]

Hi. Caron Royale bain de Caron is it worst to buy modern version or better invest in Hermès parfums , I am talking about quality. Thanks

[@SueRosalie]

I've had several of the versions of L'Interdit but still have a bottle of the original version in the red box. I've owned 15 out of this list. Another one that could have been added is Mystere by Rochas

[@annasantostefano6826]

I love every perfume on this list. My Mom wore Chanel No5 and Arpege in rotation. Never heard of the Cuir de Russie one and Fougere. I love your videos, so glad I found them today 🌹

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Thank you 🙏

[@annasantostefano6826]

@@Aliceinparisofficial You’re welcome 😊

[@guiraurkikoa]

Hello. I bought L'Interdit about three years ago I but I gave it away as I couldn't stand the smell of it. I am more into the Channel n19, Prada Infusion d'iris, Dior Misd Dior o Blooming bouquet. I also like Loewe perfums. I like perfums that don't bother people around me. Thank you for the pod. I will try some of them for sure.

[@belairscents]

Great selection! But I would also add to your list Jolie Madame and miss Balmain among others with fidji by guy laroche❤️ ciao Bella😉

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Thank you for the suggestions. I know I am missing some of them… there are so many iconic ones

[@belairscents]

@@Aliceinparisofficial absolutely dear! Not easy to collect them all! Step by step😉

[@shirleycantoni3152]

Have you ever tried Worth by Je Revien? It’s really beautiful and has been my favourite since I was a young girl.

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Hello now… I saw beautiful Lalique bottle version on ebay. Would love to try

[@shirleycantoni3152]

@@Aliceinparisofficial it’s truly incredible

[@SueRosalie]

it's Je Reviens by Worth and yes it's a classic

[@scp5577]

Alice - have you ever tried Scherrer 2 by Jean Louis Scherrer? I was thinking about trying it - it has some interesting notes - but one of them is anise and I don't always love heavy anise -

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Hello yes I tried but I do prefer Scherrer or Indian Nights. its not bad but I did not fall in love

[@isabelisabel6796]

i love Boucheron, very chic perfume....

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Very old money

[@olena9928]

Yes. Bud doesn't last long time modern version

[@christaclemons1455]

Chanel no 5 is my signature scent 🎉

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

I love this one too 🥰

[@MillieonaVespa]

Me too ❤

[@sarahwelty9223]

YSL Rive Gauche is one of my hot favourites❤

[@shirleycantoni3152]

Btw love your makeup and 💄

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

The lipstick is rapturous by Tom Ford. A bright raspberry

[@juneszeider5280]

Anais and fracas I have been wearing since I was a teenager Fracas made some people feel Ill, but to me it felt like having a nap in the most exquisite flower shop, intoxicating but serene. My American peers were dousing in Jean Nate which to me was an olfactory abomination.

[@margaritamaciasdealba5011]

Panther of 1986 has nothing to do with the new Panther from 2014 the picture you put in the screen, the one from 1986 was created by Alberto Morillas and is an Ambar Floral the one from 2014 is a Chipre

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Hello yes I know but I don’t show in this video all the original version. To me the 2014 version is still oriental even greener than the original. It’s a powdery oriental and wouldn’t wear this one the casual day or at work. Definitely a night perfume

[@juneszeider5280]

Where is les feminines nirmala by Molinard , the old version was the goat of gourmand I am convinced that Muglier based Angel on it.

[@esclarmonde1156]

What is your lipstic ?

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

raptuous tom ford

[@esclarmonde1156]

@@Aliceinparisofficial Thank you 🌹

[@annasantostefano6826]

I just noticed you said you wore Amarige when you were in your twenties,, I thought you were in your twenties now, you certainly look like it 😳

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Ah ah thank you I just turned 34 years old. Amaridge is a great one if you love tuberose and opulent 80s kinda perfumes. I loved it in my twenties

[@annasantostefano6826]

@@Aliceinparisofficial You're welcome. You are stunning . Sounds lovely, the bottle is very beautiful.

[@murtila4456]

Classique by JPG is my favourite.

[@mariadolorsgm2]

😍😍💗

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

🥰

[@AntonioSaulimboPatequelaCh-e1y]

Bonito

[@yardenzorea]

ysatis.....

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Of course…

[@vt5533]

I love the scent of Chanel No. 5, but it gives me a headache, sorry to say....

[@Hannah_Rachel_and_Kotik]

Mature and sophisticated is not the same thing. I think Chanel 5 is not only mature, but smells like old ladies. I don't think it's particularly sophisticated, maybe for that time it was. For today, it's just heavy and l know many, many women who think it's outdated, heavy and... stinks. Same for Au de soir. Not sophisticated. Heavy and doesn't smell good. Not very sophisticated There are better ways to take the same ingredients and make a nicer, fresher scent with them.

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

"many women" yah many women are half naked, no standards and wear tacky cheap perfumes. I prefer to smell an old lady than a young cheap one. Most today perfumes stinks and smell sweet and heavy. Would not even spray to my dog. They are insult to the perfume industry. But guess what? money money money because the masse buy it. Mass people are not sophisticated because sophistication is rare. What is rare is expensive and priceless.

[@patpatmoomoo5524]

@@Aliceinparisofficialclassic is classic.

[@expansefloating4096]

Thank you for this video! So interesting to learn about these older perfumes via your passion for them. 🏺 Can I ask you if you know of any perfumes that are similar to Eau de Rochas? It’s a big favorite of mine. I like that it’s very fresh and devoid of sweetness. Always on the hunt for similar scents that have stronger performance.

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Hello try O de Lancôme even it is different to eau de rochas but it is in the same family. You can still find Eau de Rochas in France though

[@expansefloating4096]

@@Aliceinparisofficial thank you :) I enjoy very much O de Lancôme. I have a vintage bottle of it too.