Eau de Parfum1941
Chantilly
Marcel BillotThe nose · 2 fragrances · also made Etude (1931)Portrait →

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Houbigant  ·  Sold as feminine

Chantilly

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.

3.91918 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
warm spicycitrusvanillawoodyamberfloral
ChantillyPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessJHL · AramisMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 18 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate47% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak11%
Moderate40%
Long lasting37%
Eternal10%
SillageModerate38% say strong or enormous
Intimate9%
Moderate53%
Strong23%
Enormous15%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex16%
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Feminine84%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

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.

How to wear it

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.

Fig. 01 — Chantilly, Houbigant

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03 · The nose

Marcel Billot

V. Wells, published in 1981.

2fragrances

Designer Houbigant

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ChantillySi Edition Limitee Eau de Parfum
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With Giorgio Armani Si Edition Limitee Eau de Parfum

Adds soft spicy, green and fruity; shares rose and vanilla.

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What people
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3.91/ 5 · 918 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 20%.

Love34%
Like43%
OK3%
Dislike19%
Hate1%
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