Françoise Caron: Ombre Rose & creations

Q: Who is Françoise Caron?

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Q: Which house(s) does Françoise Caron create for?

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Q: Which Françoise Caron creations can you find at Soleil d'Or?

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Q: What is Françoise Caron's style?

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Q: How to discover Françoise Caron's perfumes?

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Françoise Caron the powdery elegance of Ombre Rose

Françoise Caron, a major name in French perfumery and sister of Jean-Claude Ellena, created the iconic Ombre Rose for Jean Charles Brosseau in 1981. This powdery floral with facets of violet, iris and wood remains a timeless classic. Discover Ombre Rose L'Original as an eau de parfum and an extrait at Soleil d'Or.

Françoise Caron: the powdery elegance of Ombre Rose

Portrait of a grande dame of perfumery

Françoise Caron is one of the major figures of French perfumery and the sister of perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. We owe her Hermès's Eau d'Orange Verte and, in 1981, the legendary Ombre Rose for Jean Charles Brosseau.

Françoise Caron's creations at Soleil d'Or

We offer her masterpiece for JEAN CHARLES BROSSEAU in two versions: Ombre Rose L'Original - Eau de Parfum and Ombre Rose L'Original, a powdery floral with an inimitable blend.

A powdery floral turned classic

Ombre Rose belongs to the floral, powdery and oriental registers, with its facets of violet, iris and sandalwood.

Who is Ombre Rose for, and when to wear it?

This powdery, floral trail elegantly dresses days and evenings alike, in a retro-chic spirit. Continue the discovery with Jean-Claude Ellena and Céline Ellena.

How to choose your Françoise Caron perfume?

Hesitating between Ombre Rose L'Original - Eau de Parfum and Ombre Rose L'Original is normal: niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before choosing a bottle. For a live experience, our shop at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

Françoise Caron at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

Founded in 1953 by Jeanne Muyllaert on Lille's Grand'Place, Soleil d'Or is an independent perfumery passed down through the generations. Hubert Maes (third generation) steered it towards niche perfumery; today his daughters Victorine and Apolline Maes (fourth generation) uphold this standard at 22 rue de la Clef, Lille (59800), with expert advice, guided trials and our olfactory families guide.

Delivery & free in-store collection in Lille

In mainland France, Colissimo delivery is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €79 to your door. We also ship throughout Europe and internationally. Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. All conditions on our shipping page.

Frequently asked questions about Créations de Françoise Caron perfumes

Who is Françoise Caron?

Françoise Caron is a renowned French perfumer, sister of Jean-Claude Ellena. She created Hermès's Eau d'Orange Verte and the famous Ombre Rose in 1981.

Which house(s) does Françoise Caron create for?

At Soleil d'Or, she is represented by the house JEAN CHARLES BROSSEAU and its cult perfume Ombre Rose.

Which Françoise Caron creations can you find at Soleil d'Or?

In stock: Ombre Rose L'Original - Eau de Parfum and Ombre Rose L'Original.

What is Françoise Caron's style?

A floral and powdery perfumery of great elegance, where rose and violet meet soft woods.

How to discover Françoise Caron's perfumes?

Discover Ombre Rose via our discovery box, in our Lille shop or online. Free shipping from €49.

Françoise Caron – the powdery elegance of Ombre Rose

All creations by Françoise Caron

Françoise Caron: the powdery elegance of Ombre Rose

Portrait of a grande dame of perfumery

Françoise Caron's creations at Soleil d'Or

A powdery floral turned classic

Who is Ombre Rose for, and when to wear it?

How to choose your Françoise Caron perfume?

Françoise Caron at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

Delivery & free in-store collection in Lille

Frequently asked questions about Créations de Françoise Caron perfumes

Who is Françoise Caron?

Which house(s) does Françoise Caron create for?

Which Françoise Caron creations can you find at Soleil d'Or?

What is Françoise Caron's style?

How to discover Françoise Caron's perfumes?

Françoise Caron – the powdery elegance of Ombre Rose

All creations by Françoise Caron

Ombre Rose L'Original JEAN CHARLES BROSSEAU

Ombre Rose L'Original - Eau de Parfum JEAN CHARLES BROSSEAU

Françoise Caron: the powdery elegance of Ombre Rose

Portrait of a grande dame of perfumery

Françoise Caron's creations at Soleil d'Or

A powdery floral turned classic

Who is Ombre Rose for, and when to wear it?

How to choose your Françoise Caron perfume?

Françoise Caron at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

Delivery & free in-store collection in Lille

Frequently asked questions about Créations de Françoise Caron perfumes

Who is Françoise Caron?

Which house(s) does Françoise Caron create for?

Which Françoise Caron creations can you find at Soleil d'Or?

What is Françoise Caron's style?

How to discover Françoise Caron's perfumes?