Choosing an artisan perfume can be a pleasure in two parts: the fragrance you want to wear and the object you want to keep. When browsing perfumes in Grasse, give both a little attention. A striking bottle can catch your eye, while the scent decides whether it belongs in your everyday life.
What is done by hand?
In our Artisanat Parfums collection, artists decorate the bottles by hand. That is a specific description of the decorative work. It should not be taken to mean that every ingredient is grown locally, that every stage of manufacture is manual or that every formula is entirely natural.
If you are searching for “handmade perfume” or “homemade perfume in Grasse”, first decide what you want to find: an artisan bottle, a finished fragrance, or a workshop where you make your own composition. Those are different experiences. This guide concerns choosing a finished perfume and its decorated bottle.
Look closely at the bottle
- Choose decoration that you would enjoy seeing on your dressing table: floral detail, colour, texture or a more graphic design.
- Read the individual product description for details of its finish. Do not assume that every bottle in a collection uses the same decoration technique.
- For a gift, think about the recipient’s taste in objects as well as their taste in fragrance. If a particular detail matters, contact the boutique before ordering.
Choose the fragrance separately
Make a shortlist from scent descriptions before deciding on the bottle. Write down the notes you tend to enjoy and the ones you are less drawn to. Then compare how those notes are combined, rather than counting how many familiar ingredients appear.
For a floral starting point, our Rose, Iris and Pivoine comparison describes three different directions. To explore more broadly, browse Famille Grasse Parfums or consider a miniature or discovery set where the fragrance you want is available.
Ask a precise question
“What is decorated by hand on this bottle?” and “Which fragrance is closest to the style I already enjoy?” are useful questions. So is asking for clarification when a description leaves you uncertain. A careful purchase begins with information you can understand.
Visit Famille Grasse Parfums at 29 rue Amiral de Grasse, 06130 Grasse, or contact us about a perfume or bottle. You can also read why Grasse is famous for perfume before your visit.