Musée International de la Parfumerie
Created in 1989, the Musée International de la Parfumerie, the only museum of its kind in the world, is located in the emblematic town of Grasse, the cradle of luxury perfumery pioneered in France.
Dedicated to one of France’s most prestigious traditional activities, the Musée International de la Parfumerie, a public institution with the “Musée de France” label, enables visitors to discover the history and originality of the profession of perfume manufacturers and major perfume houses.
A true testimony to the international technical, aesthetic, social and cultural history of the tradition of scent use, the museum takes an anthropological approach to the history of fragrances in all its aspects: raw materials, manufacturing, industry, innovation, trade, design, uses and through a wide variety of forms: objets d’art, decorative arts, textiles, archaeological evidence, unique pieces or industrial forms.
Major perfume houses
During your visit to Grasse, you can enter the world of the great perfume houses such as Fragonard, Galimard et Molinard.
These institutions open their doors to reveal the secrets of perfume creation, from flower harvesting to distillation, maceration and bottling.
Guided tours, often free of charge, take in the artisan workshops and modern laboratories where the juices for which Grasse is world-renowned are made.
Niche perfumers
Artisan perfumers perpetuate a unique savoir-faire handed down from generation to generation.
In their workshops nestled in charming medieval alleyways, these artisans create authentic fragrances using local flowers such as May rose and jasmine.
Perfume Creation Workshop
In Grasse, the birthplace of the world’s perfume industry, perfume creation workshops offer a unique immersive and sensory experience.
Whether you’re passionate about fragrances or simply curious, these workshops invite you to become the creator of your own perfume.
Guided by master perfumers, you’ll discover the subtle art of olfactory composition, learning how to combine top, middle and base notes to create a fragrance that suits you.
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