The illustrious history of the Maison Guerlain stretches back almost two hundred years. Take a walk through history and discover the secrets of five generations of perfumers. The story begins back in 1828 with the founding of the Maison in Paris by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain. A quarter of a century later, Guerlain would enter the history books with the creation of the Cologne Impériale - a fragrance fit for an empress. | Guerlain

"The founder of Guerlain, Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, was a chemist himself. Since 1828, the art of formulation has been one of the cornerstones of the Maison. There is a real sense of history in my work." - Delphine Wittemberg, Head of Skincare Product Development at the Guerlain Laboratory Combining Orchidée Impériale's legendary texture with an innovative natural formula, Orchidée Impériale: The Cream represents the ultimate in skincare luxury. The Art of Formulation, exemplified by Guer