French perfume culture

The French began to use spices and cosmetics in the13rd century, mainly in the aristocratic society. In the court at that time, not only women but also men used cosmetics. The first French flavor and fragrance production company was born in 1730, and was established in the southern city of Grasse. With a population of 50,000, this city occupies an important position in the history of French perfume development.

In fact, the real perfume capital, or the main producing area, is Grasse, where 80% of the world's pure perfumes are produced, such as CD, Chanel, Lancome, etc. China people are familiar with only French or Paris trademarks, because most people only know Paris after all. Now this mysterious glass has been partially opened to tourists, so that outsiders can know the secret of perfume making, appreciate the history of ancient skills that only France has, and even experience the taste of working in an antique perfume workshop.

Once upon a time, Glass's industry mainly produced leather gloves. Manufacturers add some essence to gloves with leather smell, which is favored by consumers, so workshops for producing spices and refining essence emerge one after another. By 1729, Grass was officially awarded the title of "glove making and essence making city" in France. Grasse's climate and soil are suitable for planting plants such as jasmine, rose and tuberose. There are all kinds of flowers and plants all over the mountains, and they are full of flowers all year round.