The history of the House

The vibrant energy of New York, the passionate expertise of the Maîtres Parfumeurs Grassois, the historic workshop on Avenue George V, the refined elegance of Deauville and its location at the cutting edge of luxury... The Haute Parfumerie brand Jacomo Paris, created by Gérard Courtin, has been developing its unique, avant-garde style since 1970, creating exceptional fragrances that are always an instant success.

FROM NEW YORK TO DEAUVILLE

In 1961, in New York, two passionate men met and gave birth to a beautiful collaboration that would mark the history of perfume. Nine years later, in 1970, a Parisian workshop was born, giving life to Jacomo Paris. Gérard Courtin, its founder, was a man enamored of the mysteries of the olfactory universe. With boundless creativity, he created memorable fragrances such as Chicane, Eau Cendrée and Silences, which quickly became successes both in France and internationally.

In 1981, Deauville became the symbol of a new era for the brand. The small Parisian workshop, though proud of its achievements, could no longer meet the growing demand. It was then that Jacomo Paris decided to break new ground by developing a state-of-the-art factory in this exceptional setting, a true emblem of French luxury. Through the decades, Jacomo Paris continues to delight the world with exceptional fragrances, testifying to a rich and daring perfume heritage.

1961

NEW-YORK,
AN INSPIRING ENCOUNTER

American luxury leatherworker James Kaplan, based on 5th Avenue, meets French pianist Gérard Courtin, both passionate about art and New York's MoMA museum. The result was a story summed up in three syllables: "JACOMO": JA for James, CO for Courtin, and MO for their shared passion for MoMA.

The Maison Jacomo offers prestigious leather goods and soon specializes in leathers, exotic skins and gemstone ornamentation.

American high society quickly snapped up Jacomo's creations. Loyal customers included Betty Ford, former First Lady of the United States, and actress Elizabeth Taylor.
1965

GÉRARD COURTIN,
PERFUME DESIGNER

Captivated by the secrets of the perfume world, in 1965 Gérard Courtin decided to return to France to develop the perfumery expertise of Maison Jacomo. He settled in Grasse, where he quickly forged partnerships with local perfumers capable of translating his ideas into intoxicating fragrances.
1970

A PRESTIGIOUS ADDRESS:
AVENUE GEORGE V - PARIS

In 1970, Gérard Courtin left Grasse to set up his workshop at 45 avenue George V in Paris, and the brand became Jacomo Paris.

Jacomo Paris launches its first men's fragrance, a captivating and vibrant ode to the world between New York and Paris.

Jacomo's perfume division rapidly grew in size, and was so successful that it soon outstripped the company's leather goods business.
1981

AN INDUSTRIAL SETTING
IN THE HEART OF DEAUVILLE

Jacomo Paris went international, and in less than 10 years Jacomo fragrances were exported to over 50 countries.

To meet growing demand, in 1981 Gérard Courtin decided to expand his business with an exceptional, avant-garde factory.

He set his sights on Deauville, the summer resort of Parisian high society and a symbol of French luxury.

The Deauville factory site enjoys an exceptional location, close to the famous Villa Strassburger, the town's most imposing residence, commissioned by Baron Henri de Rothschild, and the Deauville - La Touques racecourse.
1987

JACOMO PARIS COLLECTION,
MORE THAN A FRAGRANCE

A true pioneer in perfumery, Jacomo Paris has made a name for itself with its creations, fragrances and unusual bottles. There's a real Jacomo style.

It's often said that a woman dresses to match her perfume. Jacomo Paris took this expression literally, launching a collection of clothes in 1987 to better dress and pay homage to the woman of her time.

It was only natural that such a creative philosophy should one day be applied to fashion. For the first time, a perfumer has given his name to a ready-to-wear line, an unprecedented step.
2024

Launch of J de Jacomo

The House of Jacomo draws on the very essence of its precious DNA to create an exceptional fragrance, elegant and authentic, as modern and pure as its initials, J de Jacomo.

Chicane and Ashy Water

Jacomo's first creations, inspired by sculptures from New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMa). The beginning of a prodigious story...

Eau cendrée, 1970: a powerful, refined fragrance from the woody citrus family. Chicane, 1971: the counterpart to Eau Cendrée. This fruity, woody, floral fragrance is synonymous with sophistication and luxury.

Silences and Jacomo by Jacomo

Silences, 1978: A sophisticated green floral, wise and sensual. A fragrance to be enjoyed in silence as a compliment.

Jacomo de Jacomo, 1980: A complex and exceptional spicy woody fragrance. Sober and elegant, it symbolizes the racy elegance of the man it represents.

Parfum Rare

Parfum Rare, 1985: a tribute to one of the oldest and most prestigious families in perfumery: the chypres. An oriental chypre in a crystal bottle whose pyramid shape symbolizes eternity.

Paradox

A duo of fragrances for women (1998) and men (1999) with a luminous, celestial expression.
Paradox pour elle is a pure, sensual fragrance belonging to the oriental floral family. Its masculine counterpart, with its woody, spicy notes, is a daring, sparkling fragrance!

J de Jacomo

J de Jacomo, 2024: a spicy, woody oriental that draws on the essence of the brand to create the new cult fragrance from Jacomo Paris.