Bon Parfumeur: A Guide to the Maison and Where to Start

Bon Parfumeur is a Parisian house with a simple idea: every perfume has a number, the first digit indicates the fragrance family and the main notes are written on the label. It is the easiest house for those approaching niche, and it can be layered to create your own perfume.

The Bon Parfumeur style

In our catalog, the numbering is read as follows: the 0 series are the colognes, 1 the florals, 2 the fruit, 3 the amber spices, 4 the orientals, 5 the gourmands, 6 the woody, 7 the aromatics, 8 the aquatics and 9 the spices. Alongside the eau de parfums are the extracts, which are more persistent.

The perfumes to know

• Colognes: 001 Cologne Première, citrus, neroli and lavender: very light.
• Florals: 101, damask rose, lily of the valley and sweet pea.
• Woody: 601, pink pepper, violet, cedar and vetiver.
• Aquatic: 801 Blu Palermo, Italian citrus, rosemary and marine notes.
• Spicy: 902 Hazy Spice, armagnac, cinnamon, plum and tobacco.
• Extracts: 502 Iris Cartagena, rum, cocoa and iris, or 603 Cuir Sahib, with incense and leather: longevity 5 out of 5.

Which one to start with

• First choose the family you love, then the number.
• If you want a perfume that lasts, look at the extracts.
• To layer them, pair two close families: a citrus with a woody, a floral with a musky. We talk about it in how to wear a perfume.

All the perfumes are on the Bon Parfumeur page. The other houses are told in the niche houses.

Frequently asked questions

What do the Bon Parfumeur numbers mean?

The first digit indicates the fragrance family, from colognes (0) to spices (9); the following digits distinguish the perfumes of the same family.

Can two Bon Parfumeur be worn together?

Yes, the house is also designed for this. Spray the most intense one first, then the lightest.