
Musée du Parfum
9 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France
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Summary
The Musée du Parfum, also known as the Fragonard Musée du Parfum, is a unique private museum dedicated to the fascinating world of perfume. Located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, this museum is housed in a Napoleon III town-house built in 1860. Established in 1983 by Fragonard Parfumeur, the museum offers an immersive journey into the history and art of perfume manufacturing and packaging. The museum's exhibits include antique perfume bottles, containers, toiletry sets, and stills used for steam distillation of perfume extracts. Visitors can also see a perfume organ, a fascinating device with tiers of ingredient bottles arranged around a balance used to mix fragrances. The museum not only showcases the past but also provides insights into contemporary perfume making. In 2014, the Fragonard company expanded its ownership to include the real estate site at the Square de l'Opéra. The Musée du Parfum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of perfume, the art of fragrance creation, or simply the unique cultural heritage of Paris.