Hubert Maes Créations – The founder's perfumes, Soleil d'Or exclusive

Q: Who is Hubert Maes?

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Q: Why are Hubert Maes perfumes exclusive to Soleil d'Or?

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Q: Which Hubert Maes perfume is most acclaimed?

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Q: Can you meet Hubert Maes in the boutique?

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Hubert Maes Créations gathers the fragrances signed by Hubert Maes, founder of the Parfumerie du Soleil d'Or in Lille and independent nose since 2007. Each composition reflects the maison's heritage know-how and the singular sensibility of its author. An exclusive line accessible only at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953.

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Hubert Maes Créations: the founder's perfumes, Soleil d'Or exclusive

Hubert Maes, third-generation perfumer of Soleil d'Or

Hubert Maes Créations gathers the fragrances signed by Hubert Maes, third-generation member of the Maes family who runs the Parfumerie du Soleil d'Or in Lille since the 1990s. After a long career as a perfumery merchant alongside his wife Geneviève, Hubert Maes started signing his own creations in 2007, as an independent nose. Each composition reflects the heritage know-how of the family maison and the singular sensibility of its author. A unique editorial space, accessible exclusively at Soleil d'Or.

The signature creations

The Hubert Maes Créations pantheon brings together Histoire D'Un Rêve, Histoire Charnelle, Histoire Secrète and Histoire Printanière — a roster of compositions whose narrative names compose an intimate olfactive saga of the perfumer-author.

An exclusive available only at Soleil d'Or

The Hubert Maes Créations line cultivates a unique editorial posture: creations distributed exclusively at the Parfumerie du Soleil d'Or in Lille, without external distribution. A line for those who want to discover a sincere expression of the family heritage know-how, signed by the perfumer who has been welcoming customers in the boutique at 22 rue de la Clef for over thirty years. An intimate creation that prolongs the relationship between the maison and the wearer to its most personal.

Who is Hubert Maes Créations for, and when to wear it?

Hubert Maes Créations speaks to lovers of intimate French author perfumery, who appreciate the family heritage tradition of an independent maison. The house is unisex. Creations cover all the families and shine year-round depending on creation. The line being exclusive to Soleil d'Or, the wearer of Hubert Maes Créations carries an Lille perfumery signature accessible nowhere else.

How to choose your Hubert Maes Créations fragrance?

Hesitating between Histoire D'Un Rêve and Histoire Charnelle is natural — niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before committing to a full bottle. For an in-person experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

the Hubert Maes Créations at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille-based perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover the entire the Hubert Maes Créations catalogue, with expert guidance and guided trials.

Free shipping & in-store pickup

We offer free shipping over €60 in mainland France, and we ship across Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the metropolitan area? Free in-store pickup at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full conditions on our shipping policy page.

Frequently asked questions about Hubert Maes Créations perfumes

Who is Hubert Maes?

Hubert Maes is the founder and owner of the Parfumerie du Soleil d'Or in Lille, a house founded in 1953. Since 2007, he is also an independent nose, signing under his own name a collection of artisanal perfumes. Stated philosophy: to be "beyond fashions and trends", composing fragrances that tell olfactory stories born from memories, dreams and authentic emotions. His creations are available exclusively at Soleil d'Or.

Why are Hubert Maes perfumes exclusive to Soleil d'Or?

Because Hubert Maes is the founder of the Parfumerie du Soleil d'Or. He composes his perfumes for his own boutique, in an artisanal and personal approach — a rare luxury in world niche perfumery. Buying a Hubert Maes perfume means buying directly from the creator, in the boutique he built. These creations are found nowhere else in the world.

Which Hubert Maes perfume is most acclaimed?

Histoire Charnelle is the most acclaimed creation — an intense amber vanilla (coconut, pear, patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean) praised for its elegance and modernity. Délicieuse Histoire is the favourite for its generous gourmand character (praline, blackberry, coconut). Our discovery box lets you test all four creations.

What is the difference between the four Histoires?

Histoire Charnelle (amber vanilla) is the most sensual and intense. Délicieuse Histoire (fruity gourmand) is the lightest and most joyful. Mille et Une Histoire (floral oriental) is the most universal. Histoire d'un Rêve (chypre floral) is the most poetic and timeless. Each is a distinct portrait of a woman.

Can you meet Hubert Maes in the boutique?

Yes — Hubert Maes regularly welcomes customers in his boutique, the Parfumerie du Soleil d'Or in Lille. It is a unique experience: discussing perfume directly with the creator, in his own house. His creations are available nowhere else in the world. Come discover Histoire Charnelle, Délicieuse Histoire, Mille et Une Histoire and Histoire d'un Rêve — or test them via our discovery box.