Le Galion

Founded in 1930 by Prince Murat, Le Galion took a new direction in 1935 when perfumer Paul Vacher took over the house. Vacher had already made a name for himself at Lanvin, where he co-created Arpège with André Fraysse, and became one of the great perfumers of his generation. For Le Galion, he developed Sortilège, among others, which was an immediate success in 1936 and later even became the signature scent of the famous Stork Club in New York. Creations such as Bourrasque, Iris, Tubéreuse, Snob, Whip, Galion d’Or, and Vétyver also contributed to the house's international reputation. At the same time, Vacher worked closely with Christian Dior: he created Miss Dior and later Diorling, while Le Galion supplied raw materials and perfume concentrates to Parfums Christian Dior for years.

After Paul Vacher's death in 1975, his work was continued by his daughter Dominique De Urresti, before the house disappeared from the scene in the 1980s. In 2014, Le Galion was brought back to life with the aim of restoring Paul Vacher's legacy and the house's great classics. Today, the perfumes are developed in Grasse and manufactured in the South of France, with great attention to high-quality raw materials, traditional production methods, and the careful maturation of each composition. The iconic flacon, recognizable by its galleon and Art Deco influences, was also redesigned with respect for the original design.