DRAMA . 1994 . 1h 26m . French . 5.5/10

The Perfume of Yvonne_

Original: Le Parfum d'Yvonne

"A romance set in the summer of 1958."

It is the summer of 1958 in wealthy Lake Geneva, where an enigmatic young Frenchman begins an affair with a beautiful starlet under the watchful eye of her flamboyant elderly mentor. But in a season full of secrets, is truth the most elusive passion of all?

Starring Jean-Pierre Marielle, Hippolyte Girardot, Sandra Majani
5.5/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
1994
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Perfume of Yvonne poster
A romance set in the summer of 1958.

It is the summer of 1958 in wealthy Lake Geneva, where an enigmatic young Frenchman begins an affair with a beautiful starlet under the watchful eye of her flamboyant elderly mentor. But in a season full of secrets, is truth the most elusive passion of all?

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Cast
Jean-Pierre Marielle stars as Dr. René Meinthe in The Perfume of Yvonne.
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Year context
The Perfume of Yvonne was released 32 years ago in 1994.
Overview
It is the summer of 1958 in wealthy Lake Geneva, where an enigmatic young Frenchman begins an affair with a beautiful starlet under the watchful eye of her f...
The Perfume of Yvonne is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 26m.

CAST (14)

Jean-Pierre Marielle
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Dr. René Meinthe
Hippolyte Girardot
Hippolyte Girardot
Victor Chmara
Sandra Majani
Sandra Majani
Yvonne Jacquet
Richard Bohringer
Richard Bohringer
Yvonne's Uncle
Paul Guers
Paul Guers
Daniel Hendrickx
Corinne Marchand
Corinne Marchand
Tilleuls Patron
Philippe Magnan
Philippe Magnan
Pulli
Claude Aufaure
Claude Aufaure
Spaniel Headed Man
IT
Isabelle Tinard
Tounette
Luc Palun
Luc Palun
Jacky
Didier Lafaye
Didier Lafaye
concierge de l'Hermitage
Louis-Marie Audubert
Louis-Marie Audubert
chanteur
MC
Marie Cosnay
Avenir Barmaid
JN
Jean-Paul Nicolaï
le voisin

STUDIOS (1)

Zoulou Films

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Original Title
Le Parfum d'Yvonne
Language
French
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (28 votes)
Popularity
4

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Perfume of Yvonne about?
It is the summer of 1958 in wealthy Lake Geneva, where an enigmatic young Frenchman begins an affair with a beautiful starlet under the watchful eye of her flamboyant elderly mentor. But in a season full of secrets, is truth the most elusive passion of all?
How long is The Perfume of Yvonne?
The Perfume of Yvonne has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in The Perfume of Yvonne?
The cast of The Perfume of Yvonne includes Jean-Pierre Marielle, Hippolyte Girardot, Sandra Majani, Richard Bohringer, Paul Guers.
What is the rating of The Perfume of Yvonne?
The Perfume of Yvonne has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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