1821: The First Encounter
It was in the heart of a very prominent literary salon in London, frequented by writers and artists, that Alfred met his muse, Marguerite de Blessington.
Discover our 200 years of history
1830: Origin of Maison D'ORSAY
After her husband's disappearance, Marguerite and Alfred embark on a love affair.
From this intimate bond was born a fragrance, created by Alfred for her as much as for himself.
This date became the starting point of Maison D'ORSAY and the founding act of unisex perfumes.
Alfred's Audacity
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1838
Alfred imagines a pair of shoes that enhances the arch of his feet and whose shape is still iconic today.
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1840
Alfred designs his own carriage, "the D'ORSAY coupé".
1849: The Life of an Artist
A true insatiable aesthete and a born creator with a keen sense of beauty, Alfred is appointed director of Beaux-Arts.
He settled with Marguerite at the heart of Parisian artistic and social life.
1849 - 1852: The Last Glance
Marguerite died suddenly on June 4, 1849.
On August 4, 1852, Alfred disappeared in Chambourcy, closing the final chapters of a foundational story.
They now rest side by side.
Alfred disappears, but his name remains.
1865: OFFICIAL FOUNDATION OF MAISON D'ORSAY
Official foundation of MAISON D'ORSAY in Paris, by the heirs of Alfred d'Orsay.
Launch of Eau du Bouquet, echoing the first perfume created by Alfred for Marguerite.
1902 - 1916: A New Chapter for D'ORSAY
Maison D'ORSAY was taken over by a group of investors, Van Dyck, Berg & Fink, in association with the couturier Jacques Doucet, giving new life to Alfred's legacy.
In 1916, D'ORSAY was bought by Jeanne-Louise Guérin, in association with Théophile Bader, co-founder of Galeries Lafayette, marking a new stage in its development.
D'ORSAY's Notes
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1908
Launch of "The Roses of Orsay"
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1911
Launch of Chevalier d'Orsay , a perfume bearing the likeness of Alfred d'Orsay, an emblematic figure of the brand.
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Launch of Tilleul in its original version.
The 1920s: The Golden Age
1923: Opening of the first boutique at 17 rue de la Paix in Paris
1924: Opening of the boutique in New York on 5th Avenue
1925: Perfumer Henri Robert creates Dandy and The designers Sue & Mare imagined its bottle.
D'ORSAY's creations shine brightly at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, a symbol of prestige and creative audacity.
The 1930s: At the Heart of Creation
Around 1930, the Maison D'ORSAY expanded into a factory in Puteaux, where 500 employees worked in what was formerly the Château des Bouvets.
In 1936, Jacques Guérin took over the management, giving new impetus to the creation and elegance of the House.
Olfactory memory: D'ORSAY in the 20th century
D'ORSAY's legacy meets today's world
2015: A New Era
Acquisition of D'ORSAY and its archives by Amélie Huynh, co-founder.
Aesthetic, olfactory, and narrative reworking to prepare the brand's contemporary renaissance with perfumes conceived as declarations of love and candles as secret rendezvous.
Our Boutiques
2019: Opening of the Parisian boutique at 44 rue du bac, Paris 7th arrondissement.
2020: Opening of the Japanese boutique in Tokyo - Aoyama.
2026: Opening of a new boutique in Indonesia, in Jakarta.
Reinterpretations
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2020
Le Tilleul of 1915 is reborn, reworked by Olivia Giacobetti, and becomes Vouloir être ailleurs. C.G.
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2021
Fanny Bal reinvents L'Eau du Bouquet , the original fragrance created by Alfred for Marguerite and himself: À cœur perdu. LB
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2022
Dandy or not. GA A fragrance imagined by Sidonie Lancesseur, hybridizing the versions of Dandy 1925 (for women) and 1999 (for men).
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ROSE BLAZE
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THE ORIGINS OF MAISON D'ORSAY
For nearly 200 years, D'ORSAY has cultivated the legacy of its founder, Alfred d'Orsay, a free and passionate spirit.
Through a few questions, rediscover the essence of the House, from its first creations to today. An exclusive surprise awaits you at the end of the experience.