Chantilly
“Chantilly by Houbigant is a Oriental fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a warm spicy, sponsored composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1941 by Houbigant, Chantilly is a fragrance that captures the essence of French elegance and warmth. Perfumer Marcel Billot crafted this Oriental scent with a delicate balance between bright citrus notes and rich, warm spices. The composition opens with lemon, bergamot, and neroli, leading to a heart of carnation, ylang-ylang, orange blossom, rose, and jasmine. It settles into a base of sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin, oakmoss, tonka bean, and musk, creating an inviting aroma that feels both lasting and cozy.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Chantilly to pulse points for a lasting warmth that builds over time. The citrus top notes are fleeting but set the stage for the rich base notes that emerge after an hour. Ideal for evenings when you want a scent that lingers close to your skin.
Marcel Billot
Founding perfumer · 2 fragrances
Marcel Billot, a perfumery engineer, co-authored the technical reference Perfumery Technology: Art, Science, Industry with F.V. Wells, published in 1981.
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The story behind the bottle.
A sunlit parlor where the soft glow of afternoon light mixes with the warmth of a fireplace, enveloping you in a blend of floral and spicy notes.
Fig. 01 — Chantilly, Houbigant
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