Histoires de Parfums
The Story of the Brand
Gérald Ghislain started from a simple idea: every scent tells a story. In his library of fragrances each bottle carries a year, the birth or defining moment of a historical figure, from Casanova and the Marquis de Sade to George Sand, Jules Verne and Mata Hari.
The Signature of the House
Bottles like books in a library, with labels like title pages. Rich, characterful compositions, made in France. The artistic This Is Not A Blue Bottle, a nod to Magritte, explores abstraction in bright blue bottles.
Collections
At ParfuMaria you will find 1472 La Divina Commedia, 1725 Casanova, 1740 Marquis de Sade, 1804 George Sand, 1826 Eugénie de Montijo, 1828 Jules Verne, 1876 Mata Hari, 1889 Moulin Rouge, 1899 Ernest Hemingway, 1969 Parfum de Révolte, 7753 Unexpected Mona, Ambrarem Absolu, Ambre 114, Encens Roi, Noir Patchouli, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.1, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.2, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.3, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.4, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.6, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.7, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.8 Sold Out! and Tubéreuse Nuit Blanche.
Popular Perfumes
To begin with, we recommend 1740 Marquis de Sade, 1725 Casanova and This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.1.
Why Buy from ParfuMaria
ParfuMaria is an official retailer of Histoires de Parfums. You receive only original bottles, personal advice from people who know the collection, carefully packed orders and shipping to almost every country. Our sample service lets you experience a scent on your own skin first.
Certified Retailer – Only Original Histoires de Parfums
We buy Histoires de Parfums exclusively through official distribution channels, so every bottle is authentic, properly stored and arrives in its original packaging.
Why Fragrance Has No Gender
In the world of niche perfumery, experience matters more than categories.
Many niche houses do not create their fragrances for men or for women. They tell a story, recall a memory or bring an emotion to life. The scent comes first, not the gender of the person wearing it.
At ParfuMaria we believe fragrance has no gender. Every scent unfolds in its own way through the natural chemistry of your skin, so the same perfume can smell surprisingly different on two people.
So try not to be guided too much by labels such as feminine, masculine or unisex. The most beautiful fragrance is the one in which you recognise yourself and which you enjoy wearing.
A fragrance does not choose a gender. A fragrance chooses a personality.
What the ParfuMaria Team Thinks About This Brand
A library full of stories to discover. We are happy to let you smell the collection.
Frequently Asked Questions about Histoires de Parfums
Who founded Histoires de Parfums? Perfumer Gérald Ghislain, in Paris in 2000.
What do the years stand for? The birth or defining moment of a historical figure, such as 1725 for Casanova.
Where do I start if in doubt? Request a few scents through our sample service, for example 1740 Marquis de Sade and 1725 Casanova.
Can I smell them first? Yes, through our sample service.
Discover the Collection
Discover the fragrances of Histoires de Parfums below.
Service Information
✔️ Order Histoires de Parfums online at ParfuMaria
✔️ Orders placed before 1:00 PM on business days are shipped the same day
✔️ Private Shopping by appointment
✔️ Worldwide shipping
✔️ Secure payment
✔️ Sample service available
✔️ One of the largest niche fragrance collections in one place
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