LA MAISON FRAGONARD
A story about family, perfumers and collectors
«The scent of the soul is memory» — George Sand.*
*»Le parfum de l’âme, c’est le souvenir» — George Sand.
THE LOVE OF PERFUME
by Anne, Agnès and Françoise CostaIn 1926, our house was a small, artisanal perfumery where locally sourced flowers and plants were distilled to create fragrance concentrates, essential oils, and other floral absolutes. Over time, our perfumery has evolved under the guidance of its leaders. Three generations before us have successfully developed our house. From a simple manufactory, Fragonard has grown over nine decades into a complete universe that today encompasses three factories, six museums, and over twenty-four boutiques.

«Cosmopolitan, creative, and ambitious» is the motto we inherited and continue to uphold. Even as our company has grown, we have made it a point to do so at our own pace, preserving the values that our father, Jean-François Costa, instilled in us: good work, respect for our employees, and the joy of sharing.
For over 90 years, we have shared our expertise, our craft as perfumers, and our beautiful region of Provence and our city of Grasse, whose lush nature and centuries-old arts and traditions have shaped our identity, from generation to generation. These decades have passed quickly, and what remains is a wealth of fragrance creations, passions, and art collections that tirelessly inspire us for the present and the future. Perfumes are the epitome of transience, while our craft has always stood for quality, originality, and permanence.
We share our story with you and hope to take you on a journey into our world, a world infused with exquisite fragrances and woven from the most beautiful flowers. A journey that, thanks to your unwavering loyalty, we hope will continue for many years and decades to come.
Anne, Agnès and Françoise Costa.