Théâtre du Parfum Fragonard
Free Fragonard museum in the former Théâtre des Capucines, tracing the history of perfume from antiquity to the 21st century.
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About the museum
The Théâtre des Capucines was built at the end of the 19th century. This small hall with about 200 seats was run by the Isola brothers and at first welcomed artists such as Arletty, Sacha Guitry, Serge Gainsbourg and Barbara. The hall closed in 1973 and remained unused for some twenty years.
The perfume house Fragonard saved the site and opened a museum there in 1993. The museum closed during the health crisis of 2020. For the company’s centenary, it reopened on 4 May 2026 under the name Théâtre du Parfum, after a renovation entrusted to the Ateliers Saint Lazare, which kept original decorative elements: the stage, the red carpet and the curtain.
The chronological route presents objects from the Fragonard collection, from ancient Egypt to the 21st century. It also highlights the contrast between Grasse, the city of production, and Paris, the capital of luxury.
Highlights
- Former late 19th-century theatre, with restored stage and original décor
- Chronological route through the history of perfume, from ancient Egypt to today
- Silver scent balls from the 17th century
- Antique bottles, including pieces by Lalique
- Fragonard centenary bottle designed by Antoine Ricardou
- Final workshop for discovering top, heart and base notes
- Founded
- 1993
- Operated by
- Fragonard Parfumeur
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Opéra
Metro: Madeleine (lines 8, 12, 14) and Opéra (lines 3, 7, 8).
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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