The History of the Maison Caron 

CARON, the internationally renowned French perfume house, was founded in 1904 by Ernest Daltroff. Its history is rich in creativity and innovation in the perfume industry. 

Ernest Daltroff was a passionate and visionary perfumer. The story goes that the creation of CARON was influenced by a romantic encounter with a woman named Félicie Wanpouille, who became his muse and source of inspiration. Félicie Wanpouille played a key role in the success of the perfume house, working closely with Daltroff to create innovative fragrances. 

CARON is famous for its luxurious fragrances and elegant bottles. One of its most iconic fragrances is ‘Narcisse Noir’, launched in 1911, which has become a timeless classic of French perfumery. The fragrance was created in honour of Félicie Wanpouille, who was a great lover of narcissus. 

Over the decades, CARON has continued to create innovative fragrances and to expand its product range to include women's and men's perfumes, body care products and other scented accessories. 

CARON is also known for its commitment to the art of traditional perfumery. It has preserved and perpetuated artisanal manufacturing methods and perfume composition techniques that date back to its beginnings, enabling it to maintain the quality and authenticity of its creations. 

With over a century of history behind it, CARON continues to seduce perfume lovers around the world with its unique expertise and heritage of olfactory excellence. It remains an iconic figure in the French perfume industry and a source of inspiration for many contemporary perfumers.