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Founded in Grasse in 1986, PCW France is an independent fragrance house serving brands, perfumers and laboratories. It brings together three areas of expertise under one roof: sourcing and supplying more than 1,000 perfumery ingredients, creating bespoke fragrances with two in-house perfumers, and manufacturing perfumes, candles and home fragrance products at its facility in Grasse. This allows PCW France to support clients from ingredient selection through to the finished product.
Already have a formula?
We can compound your formula without reformulating it. If an ingredient is not in our palette, we agree the next steps with you, including partial compounding that you can complete.
Confidentiality and formula ownership arrangements are agreed with you before work begins.
What is the minimum quantity for a bespoke concentrate?
Manufacturing starts at 10 kg per formula, with a minimum order value of €500. Pricing depends on the composition and volumes. Development and manufacturing terms are set out in your proposal.
What are the minimum quantities and lead times?
Allow for a minimum of 1,000 units per reference for perfumes, mists, room sprays and diffusers. For candles, the minimum quantity depends on the wax, format and project.
A complete development typically takes 7 to 9 months. This indicative timeline depends on the fragrance, testing, packaging and component sourcing. We confirm your project schedule before you commit.
How do you protect our formulas?
We handle formulas and development information confidentially. Access, use and intellectual property arrangements are agreed with you as part of the project.
What does ISO 22716 cover?
ISO 22716 certification covers good manufacturing practices for cosmetics; it is not a naturality label for individual ingredients.
What UNESCO recognition did PCW receive in 2025?
In 2025, PCW received authorisation to use the emblem in connection with the perfume-making skills of the Pays de Grasse. This recognition relates to intangible cultural heritage; it is not a product certification.
Are small quantities available for testing?
Check the formats available on DirectPCW. Many references come in small packs for your trials and evaluations.