Edible
Woody
Top Notesbergamothazelnutyuzu
Heartpraline
Base Notesambercashmere woodmuskorris (iris root)patchouli
Tags
#sweet
Style
for her
for him
unisex
A happy gourmand perfume with a note of praline, amber and patchouli, all glazed with bergamot.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 501 if you have a sweet tooth and like aromas of tasty treats such as cake, candy and various patisseries.
Perfumer: Philippe Romano
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried afternoon indoors, with a paper bag of pralines opened between friends. The nutty sweetness sets a warm, informal tone, while powdery iris and patchouli give it enough composure to feel dressed rather than sugary.
How to wear
Its praline, amber and woody warmth make it a natural choice for cooler days. Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms to keep the sweetness measured; in warmer weather, use a lighter application and let the bergamot provide contrast to the richer gourmand notes.
Who it’s for
For lovers of nutty gourmands who want more than straightforward confectionery sweetness. It suits a taste for praline and hazelnut balanced by powdery iris, warm amber and earthy patchouli, with a soft texture rather than a purely edible impression.
Release year
2016 (or 2017)
The nose
Philippe Romano composed 501, translating a childhood-inspired brief into a balance of praline sweetness, powdery iris and woody softness. His playful approach favors sweet, smoky and velvety textures, with a creative exuberance inspired by the 1970s. He also created Bon Parfumeur’s 201.
Collaborators
Founder Ludovic Bonneton supplied the emotional direction, drawing on childhood anticipation and the pleasure of crunchy praline. His brief to Philippe Romano was to make everyone’s eyes sparkle, shaping the fragrance’s joyful combination of sweetness and softness.
Bon Parfumeur’s story
Bon Parfumeur treats fragrance as a way to preserve memories and emotions. The French house pairs collaborative perfumery with an accessible system of numbers, color-coded families and highlighted ingredients, encouraging wearers to explore, collect and combine scents rather than follow a fixed fragrance wardrobe.
501 Praline Royale’s concept
501 grew from the anticipation of childhood treats: waiting beside an oven, drawn by the promise of something sweet. Praline and hazelnut give that memory an edible character, while powdery iris and soft woods turn it into a tactile, comforting composition.
Extra info
The number 501 identifies the house’s first gourmand composition: the first digit denotes the fragrance family, while the final two indicate its order within that family. The official collection carries both the Praline Royale name and the ingredient-led title Praline, Licorice, Patchouli.
Top Notesbergamothazelnutyuzu
Heartpraline
Base Notesambercashmere woodmuskorris (iris root)patchouli
Tags
#sweet
Style
for her
for him
unisex
A happy gourmand perfume with a note of praline, amber and patchouli, all glazed with bergamot.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 501 if you have a sweet tooth and like aromas of tasty treats such as cake, candy and various patisseries.
Perfumer: Philippe Romano
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried afternoon indoors, with a paper bag of pralines opened between friends. The nutty sweetness sets a warm, informal tone, while powdery iris and patchouli give it enough composure to feel dressed rather than sugary.
How to wear
Its praline, amber and woody warmth make it a natural choice for cooler days. Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms to keep the sweetness measured; in warmer weather, use a lighter application and let the bergamot provide contrast to the richer gourmand notes.
Who it’s for
For lovers of nutty gourmands who want more than straightforward confectionery sweetness. It suits a taste for praline and hazelnut balanced by powdery iris, warm amber and earthy patchouli, with a soft texture rather than a purely edible impression.
Release year
2016 (or 2017)
The nose
Philippe Romano composed 501, translating a childhood-inspired brief into a balance of praline sweetness, powdery iris and woody softness. His playful approach favors sweet, smoky and velvety textures, with a creative exuberance inspired by the 1970s. He also created Bon Parfumeur’s 201.
Collaborators
Founder Ludovic Bonneton supplied the emotional direction, drawing on childhood anticipation and the pleasure of crunchy praline. His brief to Philippe Romano was to make everyone’s eyes sparkle, shaping the fragrance’s joyful combination of sweetness and softness.
Bon Parfumeur’s story
Bon Parfumeur treats fragrance as a way to preserve memories and emotions. The French house pairs collaborative perfumery with an accessible system of numbers, color-coded families and highlighted ingredients, encouraging wearers to explore, collect and combine scents rather than follow a fixed fragrance wardrobe.
501 Praline Royale’s concept
501 grew from the anticipation of childhood treats: waiting beside an oven, drawn by the promise of something sweet. Praline and hazelnut give that memory an edible character, while powdery iris and soft woods turn it into a tactile, comforting composition.
Extra info
The number 501 identifies the house’s first gourmand composition: the first digit denotes the fragrance family, while the final two indicate its order within that family. The official collection carries both the Praline Royale name and the ingredient-led title Praline, Licorice, Patchouli.