In this article, we introduce a family Perfume and Makeup shop, Parfumerie Burdin, established in 1937. Offering a large choice of brands and products (Chanel, Dior, Acqua di Parma, Guerlain, YSL, Lancôme, La Mer... ) the Parfumerie also provides unique and personalized advice to help you find your perfume.
“No elegance is possible without perfume. It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory,” Coco Chanel once said. And indeed, you may have heard that no outfit is complete without a signature scent. While you can certainly survive without perfume, finding one that resonates with your personality and style is an accomplishment in itself. If you haven’t yet discovered your perfect fragrance, there’s no better place than Paris—the city of lights and, quite fittingly, the perfume capital of the world.
In Paris, perfume shops are as ubiquitous as the charming cafés, but here's the catch: while many stores are overflowing with familiar, global brands, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find a traditional “Parfumerie” that offers a truly unique experience. Instead, the shelves are often stocked with the same selections found worldwide, or worse, are dedicated solely to one brand, limiting your ability to explore new scents. To truly immerse yourself in the art of fragrance, we recommend stepping into a traditional Parisian parfumerie—where the atmosphere, the expertise, and the wide range of fragrances invite you to discover the scent that will become a part of your identity. Only then can you shop for perfume like a true Parisian.
Parfumerie Burdin is the perfect “one-stop” traditional perfume shop. Traditional perfume shops are family businesses. Burdin was created in 1937 and today’s perfume shop is still owned by the grandsons and daughters of the founder and has kept a unique style.
The difference with a franchised store can be the quality of the service: as a family business, Parfumerie Burdin welcomes customers as guests. The team is there to give personal advice and guidance, and to help you choose the product that suits you the best. If you don’t know much about perfumes they will provide you with useful information and make you try different fragrances according to your preferences. The packages and gift wrappings are also handmade by the team.
In terms of choice, you will find all the iconic perfumes from the most famous perfume houses such as Dior, Chanel, YSL, Hermès, Burberry, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Guerlain... But as well more niche brands, if you want to wear unique and distinctive perfumes. Last but not least, as a family business, Parfumerie Burdin has much fewer costs than big shops, and can apply more reasonable and discounted prices than anywhere else in Paris. You will get more information about their discount offers at the end of the article.
Parfumerie Burdin has a large choice of Perfumes, makeup, and beauty products. In terms of Makeup, there are a lot of options from prestigious brands such as Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent (YSL), Shiseido... You will definitely find your dream lipsticks, foundations, blushes, mascaras, and eyeliners there!
Burdin perfume shop provides many beauty and skincare products too, from La Mer, Valmont, Lancôme, YSL, Clinique, Estée Lauder, Shiseido... Do not hesitate to seek advice from The perfume shop team: they will be able to suggest you the most relevant products according to your skin condition and needs.
But of course, it's above all a perfume shop! In terms of perfume, Burdin offers a very large choice of brands and prices. Among prestigious and famous brands, you can find at Burdin perfume shop a lot of Chanel perfumes, and of course the most iconic ones like Chanel n°5, Chance Chanel, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, Bleu de Chanel... For Dior, all the bestsellers are available (Dior Homme, Miss Dior, J'adore, Dior Addict, Diorissimo...) and many more. With all the choices in the Parfumerie and the personal advice from the team, you can't leave without finding your perfect perfume!
The perfume shop also has quite a few niche perfumes brands and among them the Parfums Burdin lines. Parfums Burdin (created in 1937) are confidential and unique creations (each perfume is only produced a few thousand times, which makes you wear a very unique and personal fragrance: you will not find easily someone wearing the same perfume like you!).
The new Parfumerie Burdin is located in The 5th arrondissement, also known as "Quartier Latin". It is a few minutes walk from the famous Rue Mouffetard, where Hemingway used to stay, and not far from Pantheon and Place de l'Estrapade, where most of the Emily in Paris scenes were shot. The perfume shop is located right in front of the famous Parpharmacie Monge, well known for its skincare and beauty products. With the opening of Parfumerie Burdin, Place Monge becomes an unmissable Parisian stop: you can find your favourite perfumes in Burdin and the skincare you need in Monge.
Parfumerie Burdin Monge is ideally situated in the heart of the vibrant Quartier Latin, one of the most authentic and historic areas of Paris. To get there, simply take the Place Monge Metro Station and use Exit 1 — the perfumery will be directly across the street. You’ll find it conveniently located right in front of the renowned Parapharmacie Monge, so you can easily shop for both skincare and supplements at the pharmacy, and indulge in perfumes and makeup at Burdin, all in one spot.
The perfume shop is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00-13:30, 14:30-19:00
In Parfumerie Burdin, you will find products for all kinds of budgets. Many products are discounted, or sold in gift boxes. Even though the prices are already reasonable, you can get extra discounts thanks to O’bon Paris Coupon! Download your coupon here to enjoy a 25% discount on the brands Chanel, Acqua di Parma, Valmont and la Mer.. So don’t forget to show this coupon to the cashier before payment! Also, if you are eligible to Tax Refund, the Tax Refund rate there is very high, 15% !
Author: O'bon Paris Team
Photos: Thuy and Yuka
Parfumerie Burdin Monge
Address: 79 Rue Monge, 75005, Paris
Transport: Metro line 7, Place Monge
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10:00-13:30, 14:30-19:00