Grasse
The Capital Of Perfume
Grasse is considered the world’s capital of perfume. It obtained two flowers in the Concours des villes et villages fleuris contest and was made “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire” (town of art and history).
Grasse has had a prospering perfume industry since the end of the 18th century. 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”) are trained or have spent time in Grasse to distinguish over 2,000 kinds of scent. Grasse produces over two-thirds of France’s natural aromas (for perfume and for food flavourings).
Grasse can be reached by train. From Nice it takes about 45 minutes to get there. Then you need to walk about 20 minutes up hill. It is a typical charming small town once you get there.
The town was built on hill with steep and rolling streets.
People enjoy their brunch as well as nice sunshine by sitting outside of cafes.
World War II memorial monument
Church and tower sit in the heart of the village
There are numerous old ‘parfumeries’ in Grasse, such as Galimard, Molinard and Fragonard, each with tours and a museum.
We visited Fragonard — One of famous perfume factories — now also a museum dedicating to perfume history and education.
History is right here
Perfume making equipment
Raw materials like flowers, fruits and herbs to make perfume.
Walking inside the museum you can smell very nice and subtle scent here.
Store inside the museum is selling perfumes
Jasmine flavor smell very delicate. Jasmine, a key ingredient of many perfumes, was brought to southern France by the Moors in the 16th century. Twenty-seven tonnes of jasmine are now harvested in Grasse annually.
Testing if you can tell which one was made of what fruits or flowers.
Egg shaped Soap in making
A professional of designing new perfume is required to spend about 8 years to acquire his doctor degree in this field.
Actually this museum is a factory still produces soaps and perfume everyday.
