Annick Goutal Perfumes – The Author's Perfumery Since 1981

Annick Goutal: an author's perfumery, emotion before marketing

Who was Annick Goutal?

Annick Goutal was first a pianist, then a model, before becoming one of the great figures of French perfumery. Trained in Grasse under perfumer Henri Sorsana, she learned composition the old way — by nose and by memory, far from industrial laboratories. She opened her first Paris boutique in 1981 and asserted an idea that was singular at the time: a perfume must come from an emotion, a memory, a beloved face — never from market research. She composed for those close to her: Petite Chérie was created for her daughter Camille. She died in 1999, aged 53.

The story of the house, from 1981 to today

Born in Paris in 1981, the house claims an author's perfumery: emotion before marketing, sincerity before strategy, the belief that a perfume can be whispered rather than proclaimed. After the founder's death, her daughter Camille Goutal watched over the creative heritage, long alongside perfumer Isabelle Doyen. Renamed Goutal Paris in the late 2010s, the house was acquired by the French group Interparfums in March 2025 and recovered its original name. The catalogue is organised around three official collections: Les Incontournables, Les Féminins and Les Mixtes. Discover more on the official website.

The signature fragrances of the house

Eau d'Hadrien, a sunlit citrus inspired by Tuscan gardens, remains the absolute signature of the house, alongside Petite Chérie and Sables, immortelle and curry over Breton dunes. More seasoned enthusiasts seek out Un Matin d'Orage, Ambre Sauvage, Encens Flamboyant, Musc Nomade or Le Temps des Rêves — the fragrances behind the house's confidential reputation.

Who is Annick Goutal for, and when to wear it?

The house speaks to those who prefer an intimate perfume to a demonstrative trail. The citrus and floral scents carry spring and summer, while the amber and musky ones suit the cold seasons. If you love this style of writing, explore La Closerie des Parfums.

How to choose your Annick Goutal perfume?

Hesitating between Eau d'Hadrien and Sables is normal: author's perfumery is chosen on skin. Our custom discovery box — five 2 mL samples hand-prepared from our catalogue — lets you compare at home, and our guide to fragrance families helps you find your way before deciding.

Annick Goutal at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

Founded in 1953 by Jeanne Muyllaert on the Grand'Place in Lille, Soleil d'Or is an independent perfumery passed down through the generations. Hubert Maës (third generation) made it a niche perfumery reference; today his daughters Victorine and Apolline Maës (fourth generation) uphold that standard at 22 rue de la Clef, Lille (59800). Looking for where to find Annick Goutal perfumes? Our team lets you try them on skin, with expert advice and guided trials.

Shipping & free in-store collection in Lille

Within mainland France, Colissimo shipping is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €59 to your door. Across Europe, it is free from €99 to a pickup point and €149 to your door depending on the destination; we also ship internationally. Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef remains the fastest option. Full terms on our shipping page.