Paul Parquet

Paul Parquet (1856–1916) was a French perfumer and joint owner of Houbigant. Called the "greatest perfumer of his time" by Ernest Beaux, he is widely regarded as the founder of modern perfumery for having pioneered the use of synthetics in works such as Fougère Royale. His bestselling perfume, Le Parfum Idéal, was described by Robert Bienaimé as a “masterpiece of fragrant equilibrium, harmonious and of good taste as shall never be surpassed”.
Career
Paul Parquet joined the perfume house of Houbigant as a part owner in 1880, and was the nose behind their most famous early creations, such as:

Le Chypre Idéal (date unknown)
Le Royal Houbigant (date unknown)
Fougère Royale (1884)*
Peau d'Espagne (1894)*
Parfum d'Argeville (1895)*
Cœur de Jeannette (1900)*
Jockey Club (1900)*
Le Parfum Idéal (1900)*
Royal
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