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Grasse is the centre of the French perfume industry and is known as the world's perfume capital (la capitale mondiale des parfums). Many "noses" (or, in French, "les nez" (plural)/"le nez" (singular)) are trained or have spent time in Grasse to distinguish over 2,000 kinds of scents.
Galimard is one of the first French Perfume Houses. Come and discover the secrets of our fragrances, perfumery, our creative workshops, and more.
Sep 25, 2021 · GRASSE, France — The town of Grasse sits in the hills above the more famous French Riviera city of Cannes, and it doesn't have the Mediterranean Sea at its doorstep. What it does have is fields...
Jun 10, 2023 · Embark on an olfactory journey through Grasse, France perfume with this comprehensive guide to history, workshops and unique perfume-making experiences.
A visit to the perfume museum located in the building takes you into the world of perfume from antiquity to the present day. Precious perfumery objects (Egyptian blush spoons, medieval pomanders, etc.) are showcased alongside paintings of women grooming and antique Provençal furniture.
Discover a world of scents and sensations in Grasse, where the art of perfume-making comes to life. Fragonard Perfume Factory offers a perfume making class and guided tour, providing an immersive journey into French perfume manufacturing.
Go to Grasse, on the Côte d'Azur, and visit its must-see International Perfume Museum for a multi-sensory experience and a peek at exceptional collections. Come along and trace the history of perfume, but also soaps, makeup and cosmetics on a unique journey to the world.
These days, every year million bottles of perfume are manufactured in Grasse, thanks to the region’s unique climate and location. And since the 18th century, Grasse has been the perfume capital of the France. The perfumes are made by expert perfumers, those who have: Le nez – the nose. French-English translation
Set on a hillside 20 km above Cannes, the world capital of perfume spreads out from 100 to 1000 m in altitude. The perfume-making know-how of the Grasse region is now listed as an intangible cultural heritage site by UNESCO.
If Grasse’s jasmine is just as iconic as the May Rose, it’s because it’s a key ingredient in one of the world’s most famous perfumes: Chanel N°5. Almost all of the region’s jasmine production goes towards it.
