Manon, takes refuge in Paris in 1789. When the people rise up to change the established order and conquer their freedom, Manon's convictions are shaken.

Julien Mauriès, the youngest of a perfumer's family was forced to go into exile after having an unfortunate experience in the estate business. He spent 20 years in Venezuela and made fortune in the perfume business. Now, Julien has decided to come back in France in order to start again and to cleanse his honour.