Most varieties of plants and flowers used for Perfume, Aromatic and Medicinal purposes (“PAM” in French) are grown here in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) region. The region is therefore naturally positioned to be a major hub for the industry of cosmetics and perfume.


·         Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is home to more than 350 businesses in the cosmetics and perfume industries. 96 of France’s 130 distilleries are based in the region.

·         70% of the world’s production of lavandin comes from Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur


The Vaucluse hosts more than 50 businesses specialized in the Perfume, Aromatic and Medecinal Plants sector. A large portion of the farm area dedicated to “PAM” plants is also found here, as well as the companies responsible for processing and marketing these products: Naturex, Aroma Zone, Derma Développement, ADV Cosmétiques, Laboratoire Rosier Davenne, SICAF, Biolandes, France Aromatique, Laboratoire Carmain, Rousselot, Herbatech, Bionov, Scalime Nutrition, Bedouin SA, Herbissima, Le Secret Naturel, Ciel d'Azur, Chic et Nature, Quatressences...


The sector of essential oils and organic extracts and flavors on the incline

·         3rd fastest growth rate in France, +16% certified organic farmland over the last 9 years

·         218 farms were certified organic in 2006, covering 12,900 acres of land

·         Nearly 65% of farmland in the Vaucluse is dedicated to quality label or certified organic productions

·         Leading region in France for the concentration of organic farmland

Conditions for success

·         PACA’s high-powered economy is supported by R&D institutes and centers for the transfer of technology which serve the cosmetics industry: CRITT Chimie, CTCPA, INRA, etc.

·         Avignon is at the heart of a region specialized in the field of extracting active plant ingredients, with solid competencies in different technologies: microwaves, ultrasound, supercritical fluids, chemical solvents, etc.

·         Three competitive clusters work with the sector’s businesses: Trimatec, PASS Pole and PEIFL.

·         PACA is also home to professional organizations such as COSMED, ONIPPAM, COSMEBIO and CRIEPPAM.

You’ll find everything you need in the Vaucluse for logistics and supply chain management in the cosmetics industry.


Easy access: Never far from it all. Choose the Vaucluse.

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