About Argeville
Located in Domaine d’Argeville en Provence, the cosmetic lab Argeville has operated in Mougins since 1921. From its Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur headquarters, Argeville provides:
- Perfume and flavor creation
- Raw material extraction facilities
- Research and development centers
- Global logistics operations
With manufacturing facilities in La Laupie-Drôme and Grasse, plus international centers from Dubai to Mumbai, Argeville delivers fragrance industry solutions worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Argeville operates in three main sectors:
- Perfume Creation
- Raw material extraction
- Natural extracts processing
- Fragrance formulation
- Flavor Manufacturing
- Food flavoring compounds
- Beverage ingredients
- Aroma components
- Ingredient Development
- Raw material processing
- Extract preparation
- Quality control testing
The company maintains an extraction unit in La Laupie-Drôme and a flavor production facility established in 2009.
Argeville’s operations include:
- Production Infrastructure
- Extraction unit in La Laupie-Drôme
- Flavor manufacturing facility
- Logistics center in Grasse
- Technical Capabilities
- Raw material processing
- Natural extract production
- Quality control laboratories
- Business Operations
- Research and development
- International distribution
- Quality assurance
The company received the EY Family Business Award for the South-East region in 2021, marking 100 years of operations since its founding in 1921.
Argeville operates through a network of international centers:
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More details about Argeville
A century of expertise in fragrance and flavor creation
Founded in 1921, Argeville has established itself as a leader in perfume creation and ingredient development. Operating from the scenic Domaine d’Argeville en Provence in Mougins, France, the company has grown from a local enterprise to an international player in the cosmetic lab and fragrance sector.
Services and expertise
At its core, Argeville specializes in three main areas:
- Raw material extraction and processing
- Perfume and fragrance development
- Flavor manufacturing and formulation
Strategic location and facilities
The company’s main facility in Mougins, situated in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, benefits from the area’s rich history in perfumery. The 1997 acquisition of an extraction unit in La Laupie-Drôme and the 2017 establishment of a logistics center in Grasse have strengthened the company’s operational capabilities.
Research and development infrastructure
The Mougins site houses advanced research laboratories where teams work on ingredient development and natural extract processing. A dedicated flavor activity building, opened in 2009, supports the company’s diversification into taste solutions.
Global presence and market reach
Since 2006, Argeville has pursued international expansion with centers across key markets:
- Asia: Guangzhou, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Mumbai
- Middle East: Dubai
- Eastern Europe: Moscow
- Africa: Johannesburg
- South America: Bogota
Family legacy and recognition
Under the leadership of the Ardizio family since 1981, Argeville maintains its commitment to innovation while honoring its heritage. This dedication was acknowledged with the EY Family Business Award for the South-East region in 2021.
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