Never loud, always intimate and subtle
Alfred Guillaume Gabriel Grimaud Comte d’Orsay (1801-1852) was a caricaturist, a visionary and a dandy of his day. If he were alive today, he might well be known as an «Influencer». Known far and wide, he was a trendsetter and bon vivant. A friend of the Who’s Who of the international artistic and Bohemian crowd, d’Orsay long attracted attention worldwide: in 1925, over half a century after his death, d’Orsay’s iconic likeness graced the cover of the inaugural issue of «The New Yorker» magazine.
The origin of the perfume brand d’Orsay was a love affair with a 32-year-old married woman (Alfred d’Orsay was just 20 at the time). To bridge the gap when they were apart, separated by travels or circumstance, Alfred d’Orsay created a perfume in a simple flacon – Parfums d’Orsay was born – it was the year 1830. The secret lovers became a successful creative duo that made d’Orsay the hottest brand in Paris and beyond. At peak popularity 5 million bottles a year were sold and it is said that every 8th Frenchperson of the day wore d’Orsay.
Crises and wars mark the demise of many icons. In the fraught intervening period d’Orsay, too, had all but vanished. In 2015, however, Amélie Huynh determined to breathe new life into the brand. Fascinated by the story of the love affair that gave rise to the first scent, Amélie, with a fine touch and great respect for the original, is now dedicated to ensuring that a new, compelling chapter in the d’Orsay brand story is being written. The extensive collection of Eaux de Parfums and room scents is based on a concept of restrained elegance: never loud, always making an intimate and subtle appearance.
- A coeur perdu L.B.
- Dandy or not G.A.
- Flower Lust
- Incense Crush
- J'ai l'air de je que suis J.R.
- Jusqu'à toi P.S.
- Nous sommes amants M.D.
- Sur tes lèvres E.Q.
- Sweet Disruption W.T.
- Te dire Oui V.H.
- Tonka Hysteria
- Une rose au paradis R.B.
- Vouloir être ailleurs C.G.
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RoomscentScented Interiors by d'Orsay
Scented Interiors by d'Orsay
As an enhancement to its collection of eaux de parfums d’Orsay offers an extensive room scent line, consisting of fragrance candles and room sprays. Many of the room scents have now even eclipsed the perfumes in popularity. The d’Orsay brand is represented by only the best stockists worldwide and in its own boutiques in Paris and Tokyo.
The refillable fragrance candles are an especially sought-after item; a design object that becomes an integral part of any stylish interior. With their French-made ribbed glass containers with brass applications the candles are an ultimate interior statement. Inspired by different times of day, each individual creation offers a subtle connection to the history of d’Orsay and its eponymous founder, Alfred d’Orsay.
Short transport routes, local manufacturing sites in France, certified packaging materials and the absence of cellophane wrapping make the brand a pioneer in a sustainable product offering in the room scent sector.
