Payan Bertrand, a family-owned company specializing in aromatic products and fragrances since 1854, has announced the construction of a new industrial site dedicated to fragrance compounding in Grasse, France. Construction works have just begun, with opening scheduled for the end of 2026.
Through this EUR 12 million investment, Payan Bertrand aims to establish a state-of-the-art, high-performance, and sustainable production facility, "fully aligned with its ambitions for growth and excellence.”
“After more than fifteen years of land research in and around Grasse, the project came to fruition in 2024 with the support of Sogefimur Société Générale, through the acquisition of an ideally located 4,000 m² plot,” said the company in a release.
Designed by Didier Becchetti Architectes, the future plant will comprise 2,800 m² of highly automated spaces, bringing together the fragrance creation and evaluation departments, as well as the application and quality control laboratories.
Entirely dedicated to fragrance production, the new facility will serve the perfumery, cosmetics, personal care, hygiene, home fragrance, and various industrial sectors.
“This new site embodies our commitment to combining tradition and innovation while reinforcing our development in Grasse, the historic birthplace of perfumery,” said Dominique Proal, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Payan Bertrand.
By 2027, the group will operate through two distinct Business Units: the new “Pacome” site in Le Plan-de-Grasse, dedicated to fragrances; and its historic “1886” site, modernized and refocused on the production of natural aromatic ingredients for the perfumery and flavor industries.
This strategic reorganization will enable Payan Bertrand to continue its growth while strengthening its identity as “an independent Grasse-based company, blending heritage expertise with industrial innovation.”
