Soir de Paris (Evening in Paris)
Shares Apricot, Heliotrope, Iris.
Ernest Beaux created Bourjois Soir de Paris in 1928, laying down a vintage blueprint of powdery violet, sweet peach, and cool iris. The opening hits s…
Ernest Beaux created Bourjois Soir de Paris in 1928, laying down a vintage blueprint of powdery violet, sweet peach, and cool iris. The opening hits skin with a burst of bergamot and juicy apricot before softening into a dense floral heart dominated by heliotrope, rose, and jasmine. As the initial brightness settles, rich sandalwood, musk, and dark amber warm up the dry-down. It feels like wearing an antique velvet jacket on a chilly autumn night. Bourjois reformulated the blend in 1992 under François Demachy and Jacques Polge, preserving its cosmetic powder core while smoothing out the heavy vintage base notes.