Paul Vacher () (1902 – 1975) was a French

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

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

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in 1947 with

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, and Arpège for Lanvin in 1927 with André Fraysse. Until 1990, Le Galion created and distributed 24 fragrances, the best known of which was Sortilège.

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French perfumers 1975 deaths Year of birth missing {{France-business-bio-stub