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

In this video, we're taking a look at the 40 most iconic French perfumes of all time. From Chanel No. 5 to Guerlain Shalimar, these perfumes have shaped the beauty industry and are now synonymous with French elegance.
If you're a fan of French perfumes, then you'll love learning about these iconic scents! From the classic to the contemporary, these perfums are worth your time and will leave you with a lasting impression. Take a look and see which French perfume is your favorite!
#frenchperfumes #frenchgirl #fragrances
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Chanel n°5
1:51 Chanel n°22
2:47 Chanel n°19
3:23 Cuir de Russie Chanel
4:00 Miss Dior l'Originale Dior
5:10 Diorissimo Dior
6:25 L'Interdit originale version Givenchy
7:43 L'interdit Givenchy new version
8:23 Amaridge Givenchy
9:39 Quelques Fleurs Houbigant
10:55 Fougère Royal Houbigant
11:43 Bal a Versailles Jean Desprez
12:35 Shalimar Guerlai
12:34 L'Heure Bleue Guerlain
14:11 Habit Rouge Guerlain
15:42 Tabac Blonc Caron
16:25 Habanita Molinard
17:22 Vent Vert Balmain
18:44 Fidji Guy Laroche
19:46 Opium Yves Saint Laurent
20:36 Rive Gauche Yves Saint Laurent
21:11 Yvresse Yves Saint Laurent
22:10 Must Cartier
22:42 Panthere Cartier
23:37 First Van Cleef
24:08 Boucheron
25:37 Cabochard Madame Grès
26:05 Cabotine Madame Grès
26:46 Coriandre Jean Couturier
27:20 Jean Louis Scherrer
28:07 Calèche Hermès
29:07 Eau de Rochas
29:35 Femme Rochas
30:13 Ô Lancome
30:41 Trésor Lancome
30:54 Poème Lancome
31:25 Bandit Robert Piguet
32:09 Fracas Robert Piguet
32:33 Arpège Lanvin
33:35 Anaîs Anaîs Cacharel
34:18 Loulou Cacharel
BUY the perfumes mentioned in this video:
Chanel n°5
Chanel n°22
Chanel n°19
Cuir de Russie Chanel
Miss Dior l'Originale Dior
Diorissimo Dior
L'Interdit originale version Givenchy
L'interdit Givenchy new version
Amaridge Givenchy
Quelques Fleurs Houbigant
Fougère Royal Houbigant
Bal a Versailles Jean Desprez
Shalimar Guerlai
L'Heure Bleue Guerlain
Habit Rouge Guerlain
Tabac Blonc Caron
Habanita Molinard
Vent Vert Balmain
Fidji Guy Laroche
Opium Yves Saint Laurent
Rive Gauche Yves Saint Laurent
Yvresse Yves Saint Laurent
Must Cartier
Panthere Cartier
First Van Cleef
Boucheron
Cabochard Madame Grès
Cabotine Madame Grès
Coriandre Jean Couturier
Jean Louis Scherrer
Calèche Hermès
Eau de Rochas
Femme Rochas
Ô Lancome
Trésor Lancome
Poème Lancome
Bandit Robert Piguet
Fracas Robert Piguet
Arpège Lanvin
Anaîs Anaîs Cacharel
Loulou Cacharel
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[@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.

[@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!

[@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]

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.

[@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 …

[@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.

[@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

[@marcelle1161]

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

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Thank you 🥰

[@shirleycantoni3152]

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

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Thank you 🥰

[@brvndxxxn]

Great video! I love classic French perfume

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

Thank you 🥰

[@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.

[@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

[@DiaryofGabby]

😍😍😍😍 EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

🥰

[@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

[@Ajibolaa]

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

[@LA-li4yw]

Quelque fleur is my forever favorite. Is so beautiful

[@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

[@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 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 😊

[@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 🥰

[@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

[@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.

[@shirleycantoni3152]

Btw love your makeup and 💄

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

The lipstick is rapturous by Tom Ford. A bright raspberry

[@parfecto7716]

Could you talk about Rochas Byzance vintage version?

[@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😉

[@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

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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

[@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]

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.

[@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.

[@mariadolorsgm2]

😍😍💗

[@Aliceinparisofficial]

🥰

[@murtila4456]

Classique by JPG is my favourite.

[@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.

[@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.