Rance

At the beginning of 1600s the Rancé family produced perfumed gloves for the French aristocracy in Grasse (France).

In 1795 Français Rancé turned entirely to perfumery. His innovative spirit led him to create extremely refined and modern perfumes. He soon became the Napoleon’s favourite perfumer, and created “Le Vainqueur”, “ l’Eau d’Austerlitz” and “Gloire à l’Aigle Français” for the emperor.

Several generations of Rancé have followed, at the end of 1800s Alexandre Rancé moved to Milan, Italy. At the head of the family firm is today his granddaughter Jeanne Sandra Rancé with her son Jean Alexandre Maurice Rancé.