Today the adventures include Musee Parfum and Bibliothèque nationale de France.
The museum is a simple three rooms with a collection of perfume related items presented historically, a history of the family & perfume making is simply laid out. Probably more popular than walking through this little museum is the perfume making class offered at the site. You can make your own blend with the assistance of a ‘nose’.
Founded in 1926, Parfumerie Fragonard is now run by the great granddaughters, and is more of a lifestyle brand. I was in a Fragonard shop and they sell not only fragrance, but home goods with a very south of France feel.
To explain perfume they start with sourcing:
Then explain the olfactory sense and the concept of ‘notes’ used in making a fragrance. I especially like the use of the color graphic:
Making the oils:
The first Fragonard fragrance continues to be popular ‘Belle de Nuit’.
More Fragonard information
Accueil
Next stop Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) | Richelieu. .. what a beautiful library, reading room and museum. Enjoy.
Other pictures from the day
Another curious day!
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