16 Top Of Histoires De Parfums - Get One And Make History

Histoires de Parfums is an interesting, fun and delightfully subversive French house. The founder and Parfumeur Gerald Ghislain created the 2000 collection. Famous characters, their mythical years, poetry and music encourage the illustrious (and somewhat unscrupulous, we think) imagination of Gerald Ghislain to produce perfume - a sensitive and sensual medium for telling stories. The fragrances are ‘rich and romantic by temperament and witty' - and blue.

Histoires de Parfums' famous This is Not A Blue Bottle collection  (TINABB), always presented in a bright blue bottle, was inspired by The Treachery of Images, a famous artwork from the 1920s by the Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte. The painting shows the image of a pipe above a declaration which reads, translated from French, as 'This is not a pipe'. It refers to the line where things go from void to existence, where there is a profound depth of possibility.

The En Aparte trilogy of fragrances is intended to evoke stories in perfume the way books evoke emotions. With this collection he created, which includes Irrévérent, Prolixe, and Outrecuidant, Gerald Ghislain had the intent is to reinvent ‘classic’ olfactive categories in unconventional ways. Drawing inspiration from his journey into history.  

Read on to discover more about the best of Histoires de Parfums releases! 

Best Fragrances Of Histoires De Parfums

From the well-known blue bottle collection of Histoires de Parfums releases, TINABB 1.6 is a fresh, fruity-floral amber fragrance for women and men.

The opening is juicy, sweet orange, accented by tender grapefruit and zesty yuzu. The heart of the fragrance is composed of neroli from Grasse (blooming in late May) which melts into jasmine, lotus flower, and geranium, adding subtle hints of sweetness and warmth. The base is musky and creamy with a hint of vanilla that lingers into the dry down. A soft musk tinged with the remaining sensuality of neroli lingers to the end.

Complex yet fresh, uplifting and a refined luxury, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.6 is a great summer daytime fragrance. It evokes feelings of summer love and joy. The longevity is good at around 6 hours, and the sillage is moderate.

1804 George Sand comes from the perfume collection created based on famous characters - indeed a sensual medium to use as a tribute to a person or an era!

On the first of July of 1804, Amantine Aurore Lucile Dupin, who was to become the baroness of Dudevant, was born. A writer of genius and reputedly a great lover, she become known by her pen name George Sand. 1804 George Sand was inspired by this famous writer as a tribute to her generosity and sensuality.

This Histoires De Parfums beautiful women's fragrance - an amber floral with a hint of spice. 1804 George Sand opens with the freshness of peach and pineapple notes. As the heart unfolds, it reveals jasmine and lily-of-the-valley, with rose adding more depth to the composition. The base is creamy due to patchouli and benzoin resin mixed with powdery sandalwood and vanilla for great longevity. The sillage is moderate.

Wear 1804 George Sand in spring, summer, and fall during the day. It is like tropical warmth in a bottle!

1826 perfume commemorates the birth of France's last Empress, Eugénie de Montijo, and was inspired by her life and passions.

1826 Eugenie de Montijo is a soft amber perfume for women and contains elements of tangerine and bergamot on a fruity floral background. The heart is composed of velvety white floral notes that are complemented by spicy ginger. The oriental base consists of a dry and mellow patchouli, incense, and amber with a delightful hint of vanilla and musk. 1826 Eugenie de Montijo has a slight classic touch that will remind you of a slightly dusty old library or quint little bookstore.

Histoires De Parfums' Elegant and enchanting, this addictive perfume has moderate longevity and the sillage is intimate. It is the perfect fall daytime fragrance.  

The perfume is named after the famous dancer and courtesan who spied for Germany during World War I, 1876 Mata Hari is a blend of exotic florals, spicy oriental notes, and a woody base. This floral perfume for women opens with a combination of litchi, orange and bergamot. It is followed by the heart comprised of floral aromas such as a soft, spicy, sweet rose, iris and carnation mixed with cinnamon. The dry down reveals vetiver along with guaiac resin blended with sandalwood, vanilla and musk for great longevity.

Histoires De Parfums' 1876 Mata Hari perfume is extremely sensual and slightly old fashioned - it is a perfume for special occasions. Wear this fragrance all year round, day and evening, except in very hot weather. This perfume has great longevity and moderate sillage.

Hemingway's passion is captured in this fragrance. He was a soldier, adventurer, journalist and finally a writer – his journey invites us to travel, imagine and take action. This tribute represents the charismatic persona of Ernest Hemingway.

1899 Hemingway perfume is a spicy, woody and aromatic perfume for women and men. The perfume opens with a wonderful blend of warm black pepper and juniper with a slight citrus to round it off. This is followed by the heart of cinnamon, powdery iris and orange blossom. The base is composed of vanilla, amber and vetiver creating a harmony between warm and cool notes.

An elegant and sophisticated perfume, 1899 Hemingway can be worn all year round, but especially during fall for a night out on the town. This scent is very long lasting on skin (10 to 12 hours) and the sillage is moderate.

Ambre 114 is a unisex perfume with warm and sensual spicy amber notes - in fact one of the best amber perfumes around. It opens with nutmeg and thyme followed by exotic woods, patchouli, rose, spicy geranium, cedar, vetiver and amber. The base consists of benzoin resin mixed with vanilla bean and tonka bean to create an oriental perfume. Ambre 114 is powdery and sweet - a cozy, sultry scent, slightly mysterious and self-assured, with an undercurrent of mature sexuality. This is art in a bottle!

Histoires De Parfums perfume is a vintage sweet creamy powdery amber. It has great longevity at up to 12 hours and exceptional sillage. Wear Ambre 114 during fall and winter as a day and nighttime scent.

The first Histoires de Parfums scent from the famous blue bottle range, TINABB 1.1 is interesting and complex. An amber fragrance for women and men, it opens with the scent of strong metal aldehydes and fresh orange. The heart is composed of honey, geranium and patchouli with warm notes of amber and musk.

TINABB 1.1 perfume is brilliant in its simplicity! Wear this beautiful and unique fragrance in spring, summer, and fall. It is extremely long lasting at up to 10 hours as a skin scent, and the sillage is strong. 

1969 Parfum de Revolte for women represents the sexual revolution of 1969 and evokes an intense sensuality. An amber spicy fragrance with a strong rose center, it opens with a fruity peach. This is followed by a sensual combination of cardamom, rose, clove, and white flowers. The base is comprised of Mexican chocolate, patchouli coffee, and musk creating a wonderful sweet gourmand perfume.

Histoires de parfums 1969 is bold, intensely sweet but grown-up, seductive, relaxing, and sexy. This scent is wearable all year round but I recommend it for cool fall days. It is very long-lasting and the sillage is moderate.

This floral woody musk perfume opens with the scent of ivy and pink pepper. Pink pepper enhances the soft, delicate florals of the heart - ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley, and lilac. The vanilla, musk and woods create a great oriental perfume. TINABB 1.2 is sweet and nostalgic, but the musk is also quite strong and it gives a nice accent to this perfume.

A gorgeous, happy, uplifting flower bouquet for younger women and men! Wear TINABB 1.2 on spring and summer days. It is very long-lasting at up to 10 hours, with moderate sillage.

Irreverent En Aparte is a woody chypre perfume for women and men. It opens with a fruity and spicy combination of elemi, bergamot and lavender. The heart is composed of styrax, oud, and coffee. The amber, woods, and patchouli base creates a unique warm perfume.

Irreverent En Aparte perfume starts out potent, brooding, dark, rich, and creamy with a touch of sweetness - it has a bold resinous quality that really announces its presence. It dries down to something much sweeter, becoming an inviting and warm scent that just pulls you in.

This perfume is extremely long-lasting with very strong sillage. Wear Irreverent En Aparte on cold fall and winter nights, or even during the day for special occasions.

Noir Patchouli by Histoires de Parfums is a woody aromatic scent with a strong character. It opens with a combination of patchouli, cardamom and coriander. The heart is composed of patchouli, floral notes and juniper berries. The base consists of yet more patchouli, with leather, musk, and vanilla tones. It must be noted that this is not a crazy strong patchouli. It mingles with the other notes to become mysterious and rich. The spices keep the scent interesting and lively. The leather and floral notes make this perfume warm and magical. 

Deep and mysterious, this earthy green unisex fragrance can be worn during fall and winter evening hours. It's long-lasting with very strong sillage.

TINABB 1.4 for men and women is an amber spicy perfume. It opens with a combination of lavender, cardamom, and artemisia. The heart is composed of ylang-ylang, benzoin, and tonka bean creating a rare perfume. The base consists of opoponax, labdanum and patchouli.

TINABB 1.4 is inspired by the universal principle of Yin - a powerful ethereal and creative energy. It is counter balanced by TINABB 1.5 which is inspired by Yang energy. The two perfumes can be layered to create an entirely new scent expressing both female and male aspects.  

One can wear this mysterious lunar perfume all year round and it is really great for spring and fall days. It's long-lasting with moderate sillage.

The Prolixe En Aparte By Histoires de Parfums perfume is an amber woody scent for women and men. Proxile En Aparte starts fruity and sweet. This is followed by saffron and cardamom, highlighted by orange blossom. Lastly cedar, creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli come forward. Labdanum and leather provide strength and warmth.

Prolixe En Aparte is exquisite, intoxicating and on the heavier side - perfect for day and night time wear in fall and winter. It is a particularly strong perfume and very long-lasting. The sillage is quite strong too.

TINABB 1.3 is a leather perfume for men and women. A brief jolt of sweet, juicy blood orange leads the way to a fresh, and airy green patchouli that's simultaneously deep and bright. The leather provides extra depth. The saffron and roses become apparent after 15 minutes or so but they are not strong notes.

Histoires De Parfums scent has an elegant yet mysterious quality to it, making it perfect for evening or daytime wear in fall or winter. It's long-lasting and has a strong sillage too! You'll love how richly scented this perfume is, as well as its complexity. 

Outrecuidant En Aparte is an amber fragrance for women and men. The perfume opens with a spicy smoky ginger, cardamom and tobacco. As it settles, the heart of olibanum and rose emerges. Finally, a powdery woody base of patchouli and oud remains with the tobacco and spice hovering in the background.

A rich and complex scent, Outrecuidant En Aparte is perfect for day and night time wear in fall and winter. It has great longevity and a strong sillage. 

TINABB 1.5 by Histoires de Parfums is a floral aldehyde fragrance for both men and women. The ozonic-aldehyde mix reminds one of a sunny day with blue skies. Clean mineral musky citrus and soft flowers come through in the dry down of the scent.

TINABB 1.5 is composed exclusively of synthetic molecules (as opposed to TINABB 1.4 which is made from all natural ingredients). Inspired by the universal principle of Yang, this fragrance is the companion and opposite to TINABB 1.4. One of the interesting Histoires de Parfums releases as it can be worn together with TTINABB 1.4.

Classy, elegant and refined, TINABB 1.5 is perfect for daytime wear in spring and summer. This perfume is quite long-lasting, with a moderate sillage. Expect many compliments when you wear this fragrance!

In Conclusion

Histoires de Parfums' scents have been created by perfumers including Mathilde Laurent, Mylène Alran, Maurice Roucel, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Christopher Sheldrake, Thierry Wasser, Anne Flipo, and several others who have helped create unique blends of parfum that are long-lasting and memorable. These fragrances together make up a perfume library of famous characters, art, music and events telling stories from our past. Histoires de Parfums maintains a very high standard in their choice of raw materials in manufacturing their eaux de parfums . 

The company is also notable for holding an annual "Festival of Scent" which celebrates the artistry of perfumery and French perfumery know how in both new releases as well as remakes of classic fragrances from the past.

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