Paul Vacher (died 1975) was a French

French people

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 perfumer

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Vacher created Le Galion fragrances, trademarked in 1936. He worked at Guerlain

Guerlain

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, among other perfume houses. He is best known for his parts in the creations of Miss Dior for Christian Dior

Parfums Christian Dior

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 in 1947 with Jean Carles

Jean Carles

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, and Arpège

Arpège

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 for Lanvin

Jeanne Lanvin

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 in 1927 with André Fraysse

André Fraysse

André Fraysse was a French perfumer.He was noted for his work with Lanvin. His creations included:* Arpège with Paul Vacher* Eau de Lanvin* Prétexte * Rumeur , relaunched in a new formulation 2006* Scandal...

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Until 1990, Le Galion created and distributed 24 fragrances, the best known of which was Sortilège.