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BourjoisDiscontinued

Soir de Paris (EDT)

1928

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Versions Timeline

1928

Soir de Paris EDT (Original Release)

1992

Soir de Paris (1992)

Price Range
$60 – $150

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Ernest Beaux

"Soir de Paris is one of Bourjois' most famous fragrances, originally created by Ernest Beaux and launched in 1928. In English-speaking markets it became widely known as Evening in Paris, helped by its memorable cobalt-blue presentation and romantic Parisian imagery. The fragrance is consistently described in source material as a soft, powdery floral with violet, heliotrope, iris and rose nuances resting on a warm amber-vanilla-musk base. Historical commentary suggests the original vintage forms evolved across decades, with some earlier editions being richer and more vanilla-heavy than later mid-century bottles. The modern-era Bourjois reissue is documented separately from the vintage original, so the original-release profile here refers to the classic pre-discontinuation lineage."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry

Moods

Romantic
Elegant
Dreamy
Sophisticated
Warm

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Ceremony
Night Out

Fun Facts

Soir de Paris was created by Ernest Beaux, the perfumer also famous for Chanel No. 5.

The fragrance was marketed as 'Evening in Paris' in the United States and became famous for its deep cobalt-blue bottles.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
FloralFruityPowderyCitrusSweetWoodyOrientalAnimalic

What Changed

Original 1928 vintage release created by Ernest Beaux; later pre-1969 bottles reportedly varied over the decades, but the original-release entry represents the first market version.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

violet
peach
apricot
bergamot
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

iris
heliotrope
rose
ylang-ylang
lily-of-the-valley
jasmine
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

amber
sandalwood
musk
vanilla

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Available source commentary treats the vintage original as a classic powdery floral with a richer, more ambered and vanilla-toned character than later reformulations. Reviewers frequently associate it with old-world glamour, violet-powder softness and a romantic, nostalgic style; some describe older bottles as deeper, more complex and occasionally slightly animalic compared with later versions. Because surviving bottles span many decades and storage conditions vary, user impressions show notable variation.”

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