Paris Perfume Week Is About to Begin: What Not to Miss This Year

Written by Kristina Kybartaite-Damule

After a successful first edition that brought together nearly 3,000 enthusiasts and professionals from around the world, Paris Perfume Week returns from March 20 to 23, 2025, at the Bastille Design Center, promising a rich and inspiring program. So, what should you not miss this year?

Nearly 50 brands—both French and international, ranging from niche houses to private collections—will unveil their latest creations. Fragrance houses, whose perfumers usually work behind the scenes, will also step into the spotlight, alongside a major producer of natural raw materials, according to the press release.

The Bastille Design Center will host exclusive exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and round tables, all contributing to the richness and diversity of this key event on the olfactory culture calendar.

Brands to Keep an Eye On

Among this year’s exhibitors, you’ll find major niAche houses like Amouage and Initio, luxury names like Cartier with its perfume line, as well as smaller but noteworthy creators such as Neela Vermeire Creations, Atelier Materi, and others.

We’ve selected five perfume houses you won’t want to miss:

Angelo Création Olfactives

Perfumer Angelos Balamis founded his brand in 2014 and now crafts artisanal fragrances by hand in Greece, combining vintage techniques with a modern touch. Each perfume is a piece of olfactory art, carrying the distinctive signature of Angelos.

D'Orsay

A historic French house whose story dates back to 1865 when its first perfume was created. Officially founded in 1908, D'Orsay offers aristocratic perfumes rooted in quality and originality, proudly preserving its tradition and heritage. Some perfumes created in the early 20th century are still present in the brand’s modern line. The brand’s legacy includes a romantic love story, elegance, and a portfolio of trend-setting fragrances.

Naomi Goodsir

Naomi Goodsir is an Australian designer of fashion, accessories, and perfumes. She studied fashion design in Sydney and now collaborates with creative director Renaud Coutaudier to build a universe of fine perfumery. The perfumes are elegant and timeless, created around noble raw materials. Naomi currently resides in Grasse, South of France, where the fragrances are produced and hand-packed.

Tobba

A Hong Kong-based brand founded in 2021 by Jasper Li and Adrian Yu. Jasper Li, who also serves as the nose behind the fragrances, transforms visual language and his paintings into scent. The perfumes are creative and expressive, offering a unique window into the perfumery of the Far East.

Une Nuit Nomade

Founded in France in 2013, Une Nuit Nomade crafts fragrances that tell stories of extraordinary destinations and invite wearers on a journey—real or imagined. The perfumes are both well-crafted and elegant, blending a love of nature and travel with a luxurious touch.

Events to Visit

Throughout Paris Perfume Week, a variety of events, workshops, talks, and discussions will take place. Most will be held in French, but there will also be several engaging events in English. Attendees will have the chance to discover raw ingredients—and even taste some of them—at sessions such as the Perfume and Chocolate Workshop (Thursday, March 20, 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM) or The Secret Nose of Wine (Thursday, March 20, 12:30 PM - 1:25 PM; Saturday, March 22, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM; Sunday, March 23, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM).

One highlight includes Oman Ingredients & History: A Source of Inspiration for Perfume Creation, where perfumer Quentin Bisch and Amouage’s artistic director Renaud Salmon will share fascinating insights (Thursday, March 20, 12:10 PM - 12:50 PM).

There will also be masterclasses led by legendary perfumers: Delphine Jelk (Thursday, March 20, 3:30 PM - 4:10 PM), Isabelle Doyen (Friday, March 21, 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM), Dominique Ropion (Saturday, March 22, 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM), Jean-Claude Ellena (Sunday, March 23, 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM)

You’ll be invited on olfactory journeys to Spain, Oman, Brazil, Peru, and Japan, play educational scent-related games, and hear more captivating stories from industry professionals.

Are you ready for four days of new olfactory experiences? I definitely am.