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An Englishman in Grasse


Grasse and the London connection
Representation in London was essential for Grasse’s big perfumiers before the Great War
Mar 285 min read


How perfume technology shaped the town of Grasse
Few towns have been moulded by technology as much as Grasse.
Mar 87 min read


Grasse and the chimneys
Grasse's chimneys mark how the perfume business developed in the late c19 and early c20.
Jul 30, 20244 min read


The sad story of Bertrand Frères
Many of our historic companies are still successful today. This is one of the exceptions.
Jun 14, 20244 min read


Four hidden perfumeries
Four re-purposed buildings which were once perfumeries are hidden in plain sight.
Apr 28, 20244 min read


The faces of Fragonard
The only thing in common between the perfumery and the painter is the name.
Apr 13, 20245 min read


Léon Le Bel: Grasse's 'go-to' architect
There's an extraordinary relic of Grasse's perfumeries in the 20s above the old town.
Apr 13, 20244 min read
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