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The family-owned company PAYAN BERTRAND, a specialist in aromatic products and fragrances since 1854, is entering a new and significant phase of its development.

The construction of a new industrial site dedicated to fragrance compounding in Le Plan-de-Grasse marks a decisive milestone, with opening scheduled for the end of 2026.

This €12 million investment — construction of which has just begun — will provide PAYAN BERTRAND with a state-of-the-art, high-performance, and sustainable production facility fully aligned with its ambitions. 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.

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 yet complementary Business Units:
• The new “Pacome” site in Le Plan-de-Grasse, dedicated to fragrances,
• The 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.