Our values
Here, time stands still and leaves full creative freedom to the art of perfume, composed in the slow pace of the workshop.
WE BELIEVE THAT...
Writing a perfume is an art form that requires the time necessary to draw its authenticity.
From the most beautiful intentions, the most beautiful creations are born.
What is handmade has the greatest value.
The most beautiful stories are written through the wake of a unique perfume...
WE ARE :
- an indie Canadian Perfume House focused on the arts and 100% artisan handcrafted, adhering to the «savoir-faire» and ethics of fine perfumery. Every fragrance in the collection has been meticulously formulated note by note, by Alexandra Bachand in her atelier-laboratory at La Grange. The intellectual property of all the fragrance formulas in the collection is one of her original creations.
- presenting an exclusive collection of perfumes composed by the house perfumer and founder for whom fragrance has been an artistic medium for the past 10 years, following several years of training in perfumery (formulation and fragrance chemistry) and expertise in cosmetic product development.
Nestled in a restored ancestral barn, in the countryside, whose built heritage is revalued.
Bordered by a Garden of Scents certified as a botanical oasis for butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinating insects.
- A multi-sensory host for scent enthusiasts.
WE OFFER YOU :
- Recyclable packaging and compostable boxes.
- 3 sizes of returnable glass bottles, to return on site.
- An exclusive collection handcrafted in small batches, without coloring agents and without additives, using pure grain alcohol from Canadian soil.
- High quality ingredients respecting IFRA standards, always favoring the use of natural materials if they are renewable.
- A respect for the planet, by refusing the use of natural materials from fragile and endangered environments.
- Perfume composed entirely by Alexandra, indie perfumer and founder of the House, in accordance with the rules of art, know-how and the code of ethics of Fine Perfumery.
La Grange enhances its agricultural land
Inaugurated in 2020, the [Garden of Scents], imagined and landscaped by the creator, is a flower garden of around 700 m2 which presents many perfumed plants and fragrant shrubs, including perennial species native and rustic to Quebec. The garden area required three years of transformation and development, including major work to restore plants and manage invasive species (including Japanese knotweed) and a dose of innovation to be done in an eco-responsible way. and natural. The garden proudly received 4 certifications at its inauguration:
- Oasis for butterflies and monarchs
- Oasis for birds & hummingbirds
- Biodiversity and pollinating insects
- Food garden for birds