Marie Duchêne: from freshness to comfort
Portrait of a versatile perfumer
Marie Duchêne signs for Laboratorio Olfattivo a perfumery that embraces several registers, from aromatic freshness to gourmand, vanillic base notes. Her style seeks legibility and comfort: well-drawn accords, easy to wear, that also know how to create real depth in the base.
Marie Duchêne's creations at Soleil d'Or
For LABORATORIO OLFATTIVO, she composes Cozumel, an aromatic fougère, Need_U, a floral musk, Tonkade, a vanillic gourmand, as well as Noblige and Rosamunda.
A floral, aromatic and gourmand signature
Her world is shared between the floral, aromatic and oriental registers, where tonka bean, vanilla and musk hold an important place.
Who are Marie Duchêne's fragrances for, and when to wear them?
Her floral scents suit sunny days, while her gourmand oriental base notes warm up cool evenings. Lovers of this catalogue will also enjoy Luca Maffei and Cécile Zarokian.
How to choose your fragrance by Marie Duchêne?
Hesitating between Cozumel and Need_U 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 boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a trial guided by our team.
Marie Duchêne 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.
Free shipping & in-store collection in Lille
In mainland France, Colissimo shipping is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €79 to your door. We also ship across Europe and worldwide. Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. All the details on our shipping page.
