Parfums De Marly

Parfums de Marly’s philosophy

Founded in 2009 by Julien Sprecher, whose love of perfumes was passed down from his father, Parfums de Marly, a high-end perfumery brand, conjures up a dreamlike state with its “signature” fragrances, a strong position and concepts that are short, striking, direct. He was also unfailingly influenced by the history of the palace and gardens of Versailles near to where he was born and raised.
The creative Parfums De Marly expresses a refined and contemporary lifestyle, but one in line with the codes and heritage of the royal court of France in the 18th century. Each essence has its own personal olfactory experience, which leaves a trace of French elegance.

The art of perfumed refinement

Roses, flowers, fruits and exotic essences of all kinds were ubiquitous at Louis XV’s court. The interior design at the Château of Marly, where the king liked to retire, used decorations made of volutes and floral elements in pastel colours, sea green and pale pink. The ladies of the court favoured fans of precious woods perfumed and encrusted with imitation diamond jewels, recently invented by Georg Frederich Strass in 1738. The fabric of their dresses was a highly sophisticated blend of all the colours of nature and the scent of all perfumes for great visual effect. Known as précieuses, these ladies wore crafted miniature scenes in their hair made of feathers, fruits, flowers and small painted birds.