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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… Read the story

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Hubert Maes Créations: the olfactory signature of Soleil d'Or

The art of perfume, born in the Maes family

Hubert Maes Créations is the perfume house created by the founding family of Soleil d'Or. Hubert Maes, the third generation of the family at the helm of the Lille perfumery, founded his own line of exclusive creations, distributed discreetly through a handful of discerning stockists. A rare experience: discovering fragrances signed by a family of independent perfumers for three generations.

The family house's emblematic fragrances

The Hubert Maes Créations pantheon brings together HISTOIRE D'UN RÊVE, HISTOIRE CHARNELLE, MILLE ET UNE HISTOIRE and DÉLICIEUSE HISTOIRE: so many signatures that have established the house among niche lovers.

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

Hubert Maes Créations is for lovers of independent, confidential perfumery, looking for a signature shared among insiders. The house is unisex. Depending on the creation, chypre, leather and oriental fragrances are all represented in the catalogue. Available exclusively at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953. If you like Hubert Maes Créations, you will also enjoy exploring Marc de la Morandière, Jean-Charles Brosseau and Sora Dora, three other French auteur signatures at Soleil d'Or.

How to choose your Hubert Maes Créations perfume?

Hesitating between HISTOIRE D'UN RÊVE and HISTOIRE CHARNELLE is perfectly normal: niche perfumery is a personal matter. Our discovery box lets you try at home before committing to a full bottle. For a hands-on experience, our shop at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

Hubert Maes Créations at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

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

Delivery & free in-store collection

In mainland France, delivery is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €59 to your door, and we ship throughout Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the surrounding area? Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full terms on our shipping 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.