Oriental Perfumes – Sensuality of resins, oud and rare spices

Niche oriental perfumes: opulence and depth in haute parfumerie

Oriental, the emblematic olfactory family of niche perfumery

Oriental perfumes concentrate all the opulence of perfumery: Arabian oud, Laotian benzoin, Iranian saffron, cardamom, incense, ambergris, bourbon vanilla and precious resins. This intense, long-lasting family draws on Arabic and Indian traditions to create dense, deep, magnetic trails. Orientals are the favourite family of modern niche perfumery, which devotes a major share of its most iconic creations to them.

Soleil d'Or's oriental best-sellers

Our catalogue features more than 250 references in this family, including those most loved by our clientele: Oud Maracujá Extrait, Gris Charnel, Ambre Rubis, ERBA PURA and Bois Impérial, creations that cover every nuance of the modern oriental family.

The houses that excel in orientals

If you wish to delve deeper into the oriental family, some houses have made it their signature. Nejma draws on a founding oriental tale. Stéphane Humbert Lucas presents its orientals in the 777 collection. Perris Monte Carlo selects the rarest raw materials. Profumum Roma offers its orientals in exceptional concentrations. And Houbigant has carried on its royal heritage in orientals since 1775.

Who should wear an oriental perfume, and when?

Orientals suit every temperament, regardless of gender: the vast majority of niche oriental creations are designed to be unisex. These trails truly come into their own in autumn and winter, when the cold enhances resins and precious woods. For evenings and special occasions, they are a must. For airier creations, explore amber, gourmand and spicy fragrances, three kindred families that share the sensual DNA of orientals.

How to choose your perfume?

Choosing a perfume happens in two stages: discovering it on the arm, then wearing it on the skin for several hours. Our discovery box lets you try several creations at home, with no commitment. For a guided experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you with our team, versed in the signature style of every house.

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 have spent three quarters of a century selecting the finest signatures in international haute parfumerie. Expert advice, samples included and tailored guidance.

Delivery & free in-store collection

We offer free delivery on orders from €60 in mainland France, and we ship throughout Europe and worldwide. Do you live in Lille or the surrounding metropolitan area? Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the quickest and most economical option. Full terms and conditions are on our shipping page.