Buly, in the Parisian Haut-Marais.
Where in times were kept sculptures from Rodin's workshop , at 45 Rue de Saintonge in Paris, today there are authentic jewels for lovers of beauty.
We refer to cosmetics, yes, but also to beauty in general. Buly, the perfume shop created in 1803 by Jean-Vincent Bully –the name lost an L later–, first on rue Saint Honoré, then on rue Bonaparte (this one still exists), opened three years ago this space-cafe in the Haut-Marais.
Beauty lovers find all kinds of treasures in Buly.
In this time capsule wonder – you will fall in love with its wooden counters and their decoration from more golden times – They have just opened a small treatment room and a diaphanous interior patio for those who need to recover the illusion of giving.
Details of the emblematic Parisian store Buly.
We already felt an inordinate desire for their luxury products with beautiful retro packaging – tell that to Jodie Foster, who seems to pass by from time to time – but this new section that they have inaugurated, L’Art de Offrir, with hypnotic calligraphers and handmade wrapping paper personalized, it restores our faith even in the invisible friend.
Buly's new gift section, with handmade and personalized wrapping.
Within such wonderful packaging we can include the dream gifts, which (small suggestion), it is not necessary to go looking very far.
Take a look at their shelves and let their staff advise you. There can't be anyone in the world who doesn't like their precious formulas with natural ingredients . Forget microplastics and embrace the essence of time travel.
Special edition of perfumes in Buly.
You will fall in love with their brushes and combs from different parts of the world , chemical-free and toxic-free candles (some come from a cloistered Greek monastery, initially reluctant to share its secret), multipurpose oils and voluptuous niche perfumes.
New service L'Art d'Offrir, a dream for gift lovers.
Some of them are alcohol-free, so they can be used in the sun without causing stains on the skin. And **the Louvre collection**, inspired by eight different works of art and which can also be purchased at the museum, is simply addictive. In my case, I do not remove The Victory of Samothrace from my pituitary (or from my wish list).
This space in the Marais has a small bar/cafeteria.
But Who was Jean-Vincent Bully? The prominent perfumer, who also made vinegars (at that time they were used as facial cleansers) was quite an institution in his time.
He was one of the pioneers combining cosmetics and fragrances and in Balzac was inspired for a character of his Scenes from Parisian Life, in The Human Comedy, specifically that of César Birotteau.
Buly's uniforms, like all his aesthetics, are a trip back in time.
Surely Jean-Vincent would be proud of how Victoire de Taillac and Ramdane Touhami continue their beautiful legacy today.
Passionate entrepreneurs who love beauty, De Taillac and Touhami were the creators of Parfumerie Générale, the first store dedicated to alternative cosmetics in France, before starting to lead this project six years ago.
Buly has different establishments all over the world and a long history of prestige.
Touhami, now artistic director of Buly, also worked at Cire Trudon. Hand in hand with him, the brand survives with a desire to conserve that savoir faire of the artisans and a hedonistic concept of the dressing table, but always combined with scientific innovations (the best textures, organic and safe ingredients...) .
Cosmetics by weight in Buly, in Paris.
We chat with Yohanna Todd-Morel, one of the shop assistants at this Buly del Marais, who tells us that the firm has spaces in Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, New York, San Francisco and London.
"Each of them has its own design." Among the best-selling formulas, Yohanna advises us to take the hand cream, an emblem of the house, and an oil that can be used on the body and hair.
Yes, with a wrap fit for a queen and our engraved initials.
Cafeteria service in Buly, in the Marais.