Musée international de la parfumerie

The Musée international de la parfumerie is a museum in Grasse dedicated to fragrance and perfume, located in the city famous for this craft. It displays antique bottles, historical distillation equipment, and plant specimens organized across different exhibition sections.

The museum was founded in 1989 and traces how perfumery developed from ancient times through to contemporary industrial practices. It shows how the methods and techniques evolved across different historical periods.

The museum maintains gardens where fragrant plants grow according to methods used by local perfumers for generations. Visitors can walk through these spaces and discover which plants form the basis of the region's famous scents.

The location is easily accessible and offers guided tours through the displays. Plan enough time to walk through the different sections and explore the gardens outside.

The museum displays rare objects from different cultures and periods that tell the global story of perfume. These collections come from private holdings and were specially brought together for the exhibitions.

Location: Grasse

Official opening: 1989

Address: 2 boulevard du Jeu de Ballon

Phone: +33497055800

Website: https://museesdegrasse.com

GPS coordinates: 43.65817,6.92182

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44