Marie Duchêne – fresh notes and gourmands

Marie Duchêne: from freshness to comfort

Portrait of a versatile perfumer

For Laboratorio Olfattivo, Marie Duchêne creates perfumes that span several registers, from fresh aromatics to gourmand, vanilla-rich bases. Her style seeks clarity and comfort: well-defined accords that are easy to wear yet still manage to keep real depth in the base.

Marie Duchêne's creations at Soleil d'Or

For LABORATORIO OLFATTIVO, she composed Cozumel, an aromatic fougère; Need_U, a musky floral; Tonkade, a vanilla gourmand; as well as Noblige and Rosamunda.

A floral, aromatic and gourmand signature

Her world moves between floral, aromatic and oriental registers, in which tonka bean, vanilla and musk take pride of place.

Who should wear Marie Duchêne's fragrances, and when?

Her florals suit sunny days, while her gourmand oriental bases warm up cool evenings. Lovers of this catalogue will also appreciate Luca Maffei and Cécile Zarokian.

How to choose your Marie Duchêne fragrance?

Hesitating between Cozumel and Need_U is perfectly normal: niche perfumery is a personal matter. Our discovery box lets you try at home before choosing 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.

Marie Duchêne at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

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

Delivery & free in-store collection in Lille

In mainland France, Colissimo delivery is free from €49 to a pick-up point and from €59 to your home. We also ship throughout Europe and worldwide. Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the quickest and most economical option. Full terms on our shipping page.