Maison Violet
A Paris perfume house founded in 1827, once supplier to Empress Eugénie, revived in 2017.
France
About Maison Violet
Maison Violet traces its roots to a Paris perfumery and soap maker founded in 1827 by François-Étienne Violet, which fell dormant around 1955 and was revived in 2017 by three young perfume enthusiasts.
History
In its first era, Violet held several patents, including one for thridace soap, and was best known for its address at 12 boulevard des Capucines. By the mid-19th century it had become an official supplier to Empress Eugénie and Queen Isabella II of Spain, and in 1858 the shop took the name "À la Reine des Abeilles – Maison Violet." After 1885 the company was publicly listed and exported to the United States, England, Russia and much of Europe, before world wars, the 1929 crash and difficult partnerships brought about its decline.
Philosophy & Signature Style
The revival began with Paul, Victorien and Anthony, who were studying perfumery in Paris in 2015 and came across the forgotten house while exploring the history of French perfumery. Today the three handle artistic direction while perfumer Nathalie Lorson composes the scents, and the Empress's bee still appears on every bottle. The house describes its approach as both classic and avant-garde, with fragrances meant to express craft, history and Paris.
Iconic Fragrances
The current Collection Héritage gathers eight fragrances, including Tanagra, Nuée bleue, Compliment and Abîme. Pour rêver and Bon voyage joined the line as its newest releases.
