Musée du Parfum, Perfume museum near Opera Garnier, Paris, France
The Musee du Parfum occupies a Napoleon III townhouse from 1860, featuring collections of antique perfume bottles, containers, and distillation equipment.
Fragonard established this museum in 1983, transforming a 19th-century building into an institution dedicated to the craft of perfume making.
The museum exhibits trace the evolution of fragrance creation from Ancient Egypt through the 20th century with displays of historical vessels and manufacturing tools.
Free guided tours in English and French start every 20 minutes, with the museum opening Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The perfume organ display presents numerous ingredient bottles arranged around a central balance used for precise fragrance formulation.
Location: 9th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1983
Fee: No
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:30; Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +33140061009
Website: https://musee-parfum-paris.fragonard.com
GPS coordinates: 48.87153,2.33022
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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