Fragonard Parfumeur Factory is a French family run perfume factory with three factories in Eze,Grasse and Paris. Founded by Eugène Fuchs a young entrepreneur before the first world war in Grasse. With the idea to entice tourists who had found and wanted to experience the charm of the French Riviera. He then named the factory after a Grasse-born painter, Jean-Honoré Fragonard as a tribute.
Fragonard Parfumeur Factory ~ History
Fragonard makes and sells many products which include cosmetics, soaps and lotions, home scents and perfumes for both me and women. The company also puts together gift ideas and perfumed sets and cases which I had the pleasure of buying.
Fragonard Parfumeur Factory ~ Tour
I had not originally planned to visit the perfume factory but I decided to visit on my way to Monaco from Nice. This perfume factory sits in the beautiful little village of Eze perfectly perched between Nice and Menton. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the nice staff at the factory, my guide who spoke good english came and took me on the tour.
First thing I learnt how many flowers are used to make perfumes, they range from 200 to 1000’s of flowers. All Fragonard products are natural, no parabens or toxic chemicals are used. The company prides itself in using flowers grown in France and for specific scents they import flowers for other parts of the world.
Hand-wrapped
I was really impressed when I learnt that for all the packing especially the boxes are made by hand. In the Eze factory they make about a 1000 products a day and those are all individually wrapped.
Another thing that surprised me is that ‘there are apparently only 5 ‘Nose‘ (can’t remember the french word) who know over a 1000s scents. These people are who test the scents, they are not allowed to drink, smoke etc I think a hard life for someone in France lol.
The entire Fragonard factory is filled of lovely scents floating around the rooms in harmony. Nothing is too overbearing every scent mellows well together with other. I was able to purchase a perfume called Etoile meaning star.
Fragonard Parfumeur Factory ~ Popular scents
I had a chance to smell, Frivole, Belle de nuit, Etoile, Belle Chérie, Emilie, Diamant and lle d’amour. All these perfumes were natural scents from different categories ‘Fruity to Flowerie’.
Aside from the lovely perfumes I got a whiff of, I was picked up a couple of Jasmin scented soaps. I had such a lovely time visiting the Fragonard Perfume Factory in Eze and can not wait to visit again. Knowing I can purchase the products online and are delivered world-wide has made me even happier.
Stella Kashmoney says
Fab post. Good to know the products can be bought online.
Anosa says
Yes I was happy to hear that because not everyone can be traveling to the French Reviera just for some perfume and divinely smelling products
Ana De Jesus says
Wow! They make it all by hand I have to say I am pretty impressed, its an amazing feat. Lovely gift idea too.
Anosa says
Oh I know I was gobsmacked 😶 when she said it was all hand made
Jasmine says
Fragonard Parfumeur Factory looks like a great place to visit! It would be interesting to see all the different products.
Anosa says
It sure was interesting, very educational too
Franki - Wonderful Chaos says
Oh these look beautiful. They would make a lovely alternative gift for grandparents I think. Going to go and check out their website now.
Anosa says
Oh absolutely I think they would make great presents throughout the year
OhNikka says
This place looks like so much fun!! I love perfume and I would have a ball in here!
Anosa says
I too love place and this perfume heaven was just the ticket
LaShawn Wiltz says
This place looks amazing! I can just imagine the wonderful smells! I would spend all my money!
Anosa says
The smells were absolutely amazing it was lovely
Valerie CottageMakingMommy says
OK I could so go for a place like this. I’ve heard the soaps are incredible. I want to try one.
Anosa says
The soaps are definitely awesome
Garf @ morningsidefit.com says
Wow, I would enjoy being in that place. Lots of good stuff.
Anosa says
It’s amazing
blm03 says
This place is amazing! I want to shop there! how do you not spend all your money?
Anosa says
Hahaha easy! I don’t have any lol 😂
CourtneyLynne Storms says
Ooooo how fabulous is this place?!?! I love great smelling anything
Anosa says
You and me both
Lori Who Needs A Cape? says
I can only imagine how lovely it smells entering through the door! I’d have a hard time leaving without a massive shopping bag full of delightful products.
Anosa says
Hahaha for my it wasn’t hard since my wallet was doing the talking lol. But yes it was absolutely divine entering and engulfed by amazing smells
dramrita says
I can’t believe that you visited a perfume factory. Sounds awesome. Glad you shared this
Anosa says
Thanks it was an incredible experience
Annette Richmond says
OMG!! I’ve TOTALLY been there! How cool is the museum part? I still have a few of the bars I bought in Paris, but also found them online and sent them as gifts last year. Thanks for sharing! It reminded me of my trip to Europe last Fall.
Anosa says
Awww I am glad to hear that, it was all so amazing I am still amazed at what I managed to see and buy
Briana Marie says
I hate that my nose is so sensitive to fragrances and my allergies start to go crazy. Places like this would be cool to visit but all of the fragrance bothers my nose for some reason. 🙁
Anosa says
Oh dear what a shame, it must be annoying
Lisa Favre says
A friend of mine always gets her perfume custom made when she goes to Paris! I should tell her about this place.
Anosa says
Oh wow really? thas awesome, never had a custom made perform before
rika agustini says
This place looks awesome. I would love to visit and check out those amazing products
Anosa says
If you get the chance please do as its awesome
The Travel Ninjas says
Fragonard looks like a great place to visit. I can just imagine how amazing the scents are in person. I’ll definitely put this on my list. Thanks for this tip.
Anosa says
You’re most welcome and yes it sure was amazing in person
Shane Prather says
Oh I’ve been here! Loved smelling all the scents and brought some home to the family!
Anosa says
Oh really how very cool, which was your favourite?
T-Nicole Johnson says
I would love to visit the Fragonard Parfumeur Factory. I’m sure it smelled amazing inside. I have to checkout there site. Thanks for sharing! Just in time for the holidays
Anosa says
You’re most welcome and yes it smelled absolutely amazing, everytime I think of the place I remember the many beautiful scents
Bella says
This place looks like heaven! I am obsessed with perfumes and could tell you what any smell is.
Anosa says
Oh wow that is awesome, I love many perfume scents but rarely could tell what’s in them except with Fragonard I was able to tell a few
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I would love to visit a perfume factory. I have quite a few bottles of perfume, and I’d love to see a behind the scenes look at how it all happens!
Anosa says
The behind the scenes at least for this perfume factory was awesome and would love to do another one day
Pam says
I love the packaging on all the Fragonard products. Honestly, I would buy them just for that. What an interesting place to visit.
Anosa says
I thought the exact same thing when I was there. I would buy them for the packacing as it’s all had made.
Ricci says
Holy moly!! You got to go to a perfume factory?? How AWESOME!!!
Anosa says
Hahahaha I know right, it was incredible
Amber says
How cool. This would be an interesting place to visit. I do enjoy wearing perfume once in a while.
Anosa says
It’s beyond cool and I am glad I got the chance to visit this perfume factory
Anne Thornley-Brown says
Very nice. I will keep a perfume factory tour on my list of things to do the next time I am in Paris. I think some corporate groups would enjoy this too.
Anosa says
Oh absolutely, I didn’t think I would enjoy until I was there
Hungry_Healthy_Happy says
Those little gift sets look lovely. Perfect for stocking fillers.
Anosa says
I know right, I thought the same and got a couple
Candy Kage says
Love how you give the history of the company. Would be a treat to visit one of their stores and see all the different products.
Anosa says
Thanks Candy, the history part fascinated me big time and loved that 3 generations later its still be run by the same family
Dee says
I am a big fan of all things scents! This was such a cool experience to have. I find that I tend to lean towards more musky scents. Floral or sweet scents don’t work so well for me.
Anosa says
Floral scents work for me more than musky or sweet scents but yes it was an awesome experience one I wish to do again
HollyAllie Noah says
What a neat perfume store. I can’t wear a lot of perfume because it is overwhelming. But I love the bottles!
Anosa says
Then you would be in heavy with these perfumes as they are not overwhelming in the least just perfect blends
Jacqui @FlightsFancyMom says
This sounds like a lot of fun! I love perfume, but I can’t do the flower scents. They give me a headache lol. More subtle scents are great.
Anosa says
They do other scents too but I belive majority are flower based scents
polarbelle says
That sounds really fun. I’m not that into perfume, but I can imagine that there’s about a million things to learn about mixing scents and all that.
Anosa says
Oh absolutely, the mixing was such an interesting process. How many plants they needed to make these all natural products
Robin Rue says
I love perfumes and would be in heaven in a place like that. I bet it smelled absolutely wonderful in there.
Anosa says
It sure did, there were many scents floating around but nothing overpowering or overwhelming just all married nicely together
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
Oh gosh, I would just love to be there and smell everything! I’m a big scents person and I feel like I would love a place like that!
Anosa says
Oh then you would totally love it and would’nt want to leave. I had such a lovely time, the tour was short but so worth it.
Alli Smith says
I’ve never visited a perfume factory – what a great tour! I love that the company is family owned and has been in business for such a long time. It’s awesome that that use all natural products and flowers grown in France.
Anosa says
Oh absolutely, all natural is what all of us want so it’s nice to find companies that are still catering for us generations later
Dad of Divas says
This has such a long history! So cool that you were able to experience this! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Anosa says
I too was taken in by the long history and just how this family has managed to evolve but not lose their authenticity