International Museum of Perfume

Grasse is said to be the center for luxury fragrance in France, and subsequently has many attractions that are perfume-related. The International Perfume Museum extensively covers the famous French perfume industry. Exhibitions retrace the history of perfumes, soap and cosmetics for thousands of years.

The International Perfume Museum is situated in the former Hugues-Aîné perfumery built in the 19th century and was recently reopened in 2008 after refurbishment.  The museum invites visitors to explore the prosperous history of french parfumeries in the historic town of Grasse.

Practical Info

The International Museum of Perfume illustrates the story of the town's famous perfume industry and highlights its significance through the ages. The museum is split into different sections, some looking at the history of the perfume industry, others focusing on manufacturing and marketing side of fragrance.