History, craftsmanship, advice and gift ideas: news from Maison Dorin, perfumer to the Court of Versailles since 1780.
8 October 2026 Luxury perfume gift ideas for Christmas
Christmas gift ideas: perfumes, gift sets, candles and hair perfumes from Maison Dorin, perfumer to Versailles since 1780. Made in France. Read more
8 October 2026 Luxury perfume in Paris: a guide from a house founded in 1780
How to choose a luxury perfume in Paris? The history of Parisian perfume houses, scent families and advice from the Maison Dorin, founded in 1780. Read more
14 September 2026 The story of Maison Dorin, perfumer to Versailles since 1780
From the Court of Versailles in 1780 to Un Air de Paris and La Dorine: the story of Maison Dorin, one of the oldest perfume houses in Paris. Read more
19 August 2026 The perfumes of Marie-Antoinette and the Court of Versailles
Flowers, powders and boudoirs: how the Court of Versailles wore perfume, and the Maison Dorin Scents of Versailles that carry on its spirit. Read more
9 July 2026 How to choose an oriental perfume: oud, amber, rose and musk
Oud, amber, Taif rose, musk, jasmine: our advice to choose an oriental perfume and find the fragrance that suits you. Read more
23 June 2026 What is a powdery water? The powdery note in perfumery
Iris, violet, lily of the valley: all about the powdery note in perfumery, its link with rice powders and Maison Dorin’s Eaux Poudrées. Read more
12 May 2026 How to make your perfume last: skin, hair and tips
Moisturised skin, pulse points, hair perfume, proper storage: our tips to make your perfume last all day long. Read more