Plisson 1808

Plisson 1808 is a French grooming and fragrance house founded in Paris in 1808 by Jacques-Louis Plisson and Marie-Hélène Plisson. Originally established near the Palais Royal, the company built its reputation as the world’s oldest shaving brush manufacturer and became an official supplier to Napoleon, whose eagle emblem remains a key symbol of the brand. Its expertise in brushmaking and shaving accessories has been passed down through generations and is still practiced in French workshops today, with all products made in France.

Since the 1990s, Plisson has been based in Brittany, continuing to produce grooming tools, skincare, and fragrances that reflect its French luxury heritage and technical know-how. The brand has gradually expanded from traditional shaving equipment into men’s hygiene and beauty, including dedicated lines such as "Le Soin" developed to offer complete care routines. In fragrance, Plisson translates its barbershop and grooming heritage into compositions that sit comfortably in the high-end niche segment, often marketed through specialist retailers and niche beauty stores rather than mass channels.

Plisson’s identity in perfumery is closely tied to its long-standing focus on male grooming, with scents and grooming products designed for men across generations and for daily use rather than seasonal fashion. Awards and patents obtained over the years highlight the brand’s emphasis on technical innovation alongside its historical roots, reinforcing a positioning that combines functional performance with polished French aesthetics.