Iconic perfumer of the XIX century, Jean-Vincent Bully opened a perfumes and cosmetics boutique in Paris in 1803.  He invented the famous “Bully aromatic vinegar” (fashionable anti-mephitic vinegar of those times…). But he went through bankruptcy when the 1830 Revolution destroyed his shop. He spent the rest of his life paying off creditors and in deprivation.

His life inspired the French author Balzac for the novel untitled César Birotteau !

In 2014, the Victoire de Taillac and Ramdane Touhami couple brought up to date the brand, renamed “Officine Universelle Buly 1803” (Buly with one l now). And lately in 2021, the French luxury group LVMH became the sole owner of this business.

The brand’s aim is to offer high-end beauty care products, perfumes (water-based) and home fragrances.  They are based on this particular historical inheritance but also on universal beauty routine recipes. Reformulated and free of harmful chemicals, the products are presented in a refined XIX century style packaging. They are 100% made in France excepting for the accessories ( combs, tooth -face-body brushes, sponges, etc…) which are selected worldwide.

For the perfumes range, Buly 1803 has the great idea to collaborate with the Louvre Museum : 8 major perfumes makers were given total freedom in creating the olfactive signature of the Museum masterpiece of their choice ! Amazing idea, isn’t it ?

Over the years, Buly 1803 became a successful brand sold in beautiful boutiques all over the world, which offers a stylish shopping experience. Just try it !

Officine Universelle Buly 1803 products are sold on the e-shop, in the various boutiques or in Le Bon Marché corner.