Our True StoriesL'OCCITANE remains faithful to itself and its basic principles: it offers authentic and natural products to him, elaborated within the respect by the Provençal traditions. In the origin of each one of the collections, a history. The true history of an ingredient, a discovery, a scent.
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AlmondIn Greek mythology, the almond tree represented youthfulness, fragility and virginal grace. Up until the beginning of the century, the almond tree was one of the symbols of the Alp...
ImmortelleImmortelle is also known as “everlasting” because the flowers retain their form and color when dried. This small yellow flower with enviable properties is said to hold the secret t...
Shea ButterFar from Provence, in Burkina Faso, Africa, grows the sacred Shea tree. Only the local women are entrusted with the secrets of Shea Butter preparation, and only they can benefit fr...
LavenderOriginally from the Latin word "lavare" that means, "to wash", ancient cultures had many uses for this fragrant plant. During epidemics the Persians, Greeks and Romans burned the a...
Olive In the Mediterranean, the olive tree symbolizes peace, strength, fertility and longevity. Each year, L'OCCITANE celebrates the new Olive Harvest and the pressing of fine A.O.C. oli...
Verbena Verbena is a small shrub with pale blue to purple flowers and serrated leaves. This fragrant plant has grown around the Mediterranean Sea since time began. Long considered a symbol...
Honey & LemonIn ancient times, honey was considered as food for the sages, and Provencal beekeepers still believe it to be so. Honey is one of the very few ingredients whose production is 100% ...
AromachologieDerived from the Latin word "aroma" and the Greek word "therapeia", aromachologie is the study of the effects of fragrances on the human body and mind. It researches the healing pr...
CadeL'OCCITANE FOR THE MAN
A range of L'OCCITANE for men have the nature of Provence with odors relatives of lavender, rosemary, citrus and dried herbs. All products of the line h...
4 VentsIn days gone by, through listening to the wind and observing the stars, sailors invented the wind rose, an early form of a compass. The wind rose guided them through the Mediterran...
GrapeThe annual European grape harvest begins in Provence, as the fruit grown here ripens quickly thanks to the warmth of the land and light of the sun. This fresh and watery fruit is r...
Rose Nuit de MaiSerenade of Roses on a Night in May
As night falls during the Fête de Mai (Celebration of May), all the young people elect the most beautiful girl as their Queen: “la Reine de M...
Rose A Royally Elegant Fragrance
A legendary fragrance that tells of the four queens of Forcalquier and their love of four roses. In the 1200's Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Provence ...
Red RiceDiscovered by the Griotto family in 1982, at the foot of the Montmajour Abbey in Camargue, Red Rice is a naturally colored whole grain rice. Red Rice has exceptional nutritional pr...
OrangeIn Seville (Spain), the Bitter Orange is the symbol of the city. In the heat of heart of the winter, the smoothness of the Mediterranean climate allows that the orange tree fill of...
L'Occitane do BrasilL'Occitane en Provence is always in search of natural and authentic products, and from the beginning, has been guided toward new horizons and by the visionary spirit of our founder...
TeaListen to the perfume of the Green Tea. With its smooth voice and it warms up, it says a history of proximity and friendship.
During the hottest hours of the day, what a relief ...
Cherry Blossom"Flying in the first breeze of Spring, Cherry Blossom is so rare and precious”.
Olivier Baussan
The cherry tree is part of the Provencal landscape, it is widespread in the Apt ...
Peach BlossomAt the foot of the French Alps, the colors and scents of peach orchards and vineyards delight the senses. The flowers of the peach tree, with pink petals, are all sweetness and fem...
Marchand d'OdeursThe Fragrance Merchant is both a botanist and a perfumer. Some say that he lives in a remote old building in the land of Grasse, and that he creates exquisite perfumes in the great...
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