Houbigant Les Matières – Exceptional raw materials in soliflores

Houbigant Les Matières: exceptional raw materials as soliflores

The soliflore collection of Houbigant Paris

The Les Matières collection is the soliflore line of Houbigant Paris, one of the oldest perfume houses in the world. Creations that each celebrate a single precious raw material at a time, in the great French tradition of the pared-back olfactory portrait: peony, magnolia, iris, orange blossom.

The soliflores of the collection

Les Matières brings together Pivoine Souveraine, Pétales de Magnolia, Iris des Champs and Orangers en Fleurs — compositions that each shine a light on a signature raw material, in the pure spirit of the refined soliflore.

The approach of the pared-back olfactory portrait

Les Matières belongs to the great French soliflore tradition: one material name, one precise olfactory interpretation and rigorous execution. No needless complications, but a clear, recognisable signature that speaks to connoisseurs and newcomers alike. An ideal collection for wearing Houbigant without thematic hesitation, and for discovering how a heritage house treats a single raw material.

Who should wear Les Matières, and when?

Les Matières is for lovers of legible floral perfumery seeking recognisable, refined trails. The creations belong to the floral (Pivoine, Magnolia, Orangers), powdery (Iris) and citrus (Orangers) families, and shine in spring and between seasons. If you like Les Matières, you will also enjoy exploring Carrière Frères (contemporary French soliflores), the I Rigati Collection by Nobile 1942 and Goutal Paris — three other soliflore signatures at Soleil d'Or.

How to choose your Houbigant fragrance?

Hesitating between Pivoine Souveraine and Iris des Champs is only natural: niche perfumery is a personal affair. Our discovery box lets you test at home before falling for a full bottle. For an in-person experience, our shop at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

The Les Matières collection by Houbigant at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (the fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover the entire Les Matières collection by Houbigant, with expert advice and guided trials.

Shipping & free in-store collection

In mainland France, shipping is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €59 to your door; we also ship throughout Europe and internationally. Live in Lille or the surrounding area? Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the quickest and most economical option. Full terms on our shipping page.