Heritage Days 2025 at the Osmothèque, international perfume conservatory in Versailles -78

On September 20 and 21, 2025, the European Heritage Days open wide the doors to a heritage to be smelled, felt and discovered in a whole new way. In Versailles, the Osmothèque reveals the scents of yesteryear and the perfumes that have disappeared, for a visit that tickles the nostrils as much as the memory. Registration opens on September 5, 2025, so mark your calendars!

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On September 20 and 21, 2025, this major heritage festival will be giving you the ultimate gift:free access to often well-hidden treasures! Among them, a veritable treasure trove for the nose, nestled in the Yvelines: theOsmothèque, the Versailles perfume conservatory. Its name, taken from the Greek "osmè" (smell) and "theke" (reserve), says it all... here lies a living memory of scents. The first of its kind in the world, this unique association protects more than 3,200 fragrances, 400 of which have disappeared from commercial channels. Much more than just a collection of bottles, it safeguards a fragile and volatile heritage of fragrant creations that leave a lasting imprint on our memories. A veritable sanctuary for perfume, theOsmothèque also passes on the secrets of a little-known profession, opening its doors to neophytes, amateurs and professionals alike.

2025 Heritage Days program at the Osmotèque, Versailles perfume conservatory:

Guided tour of the Conservatoire International des Parfums and the olfactory exhibition on Perfumery in the 1920s.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 11:00 ⤏ 21:00 | Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 11:00 ⤏ 16:00
The Conservatoire International des Parfums opens the doors of its new showcase on the occasion of the European Heritage Days, offering an olfactory immersion in the perfumery of the 1920s, which culminated in the 1925 Decorative Arts Exhibition, where French brands shone with their creativity and audacity.

(Re)discover the perfumes of yesteryear by Poiret, Roger et Gallet, Houbigant, Guerlain, Vigny, Bourjois, Caron, Volnay, Lubin, Worth...restored from their original formulas and (re)experience the wild years of French perfumery, which at the time was making a name for itself worldwide.

Reservations for September 20.
Reservations for September 21.

A fragrance of cultural adventure to be sniffed without moderation!