CARON was born from a singular vision. That of Ernest DALTROFF, a man with an exceptionally open mind, who became a perfumer thanks to his love of flowers and Félicie WANPOUILLE, who was gifted with an extraordinary intuition.
Between them, they developed an instinctive understanding of their era. Bold and unclassifiable, mysterious and revolutionary, their duo embodied the rejection of conformity in styles, a position that became the signature of CARON fragrances.
In 1908, the Maison entered the world of cosmetics with Pompon Poudre. Packaged in sachets designed to be pressed directly onto the skin, this rice powder scented with Bulgarian rose was a small revolution.
In 1934, men's fragrances were rare and reserved for the elite. This inspired Ernest DALTROFF to take a bold gamble: to create the first men's perfume. A challenge he won hands down. Pour Un Homme de CARON was an immediate success. Between freshness and sensuality, virility and softness, it is the perfect harmony of opposites. A duality that mixes vanilla and lavender.
Even today, the CARON vision paves the way for generous and singular creations led by an extraordinary tandem: Ariane de ROTHSCHILD and Jean JACQUES. She is a savvy businesswoman and a tireless traveler, while he is an energetic designer, a talented perfumer and a music fanatic. Two passionate spirits, curious about everything and fiercely independent…