The L'OCCITANE Group is a global, natural and organic ingredient-based cosmetics and well-being products manufacturer and retailer with strong regional roots in Provence, France. The Group has four brands (L’OCCITANE en Provence, Melvita, Le Couvent des Minimes and Erborian) in its portfolio and is committed to developing and retailing high quality products that are rich in natural and organic ingredients of traceable origins and respect for the environment.

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Key Figures At-A-Glance  

FY 2011-12
Boutiques: 2,082
Employees: 6,549
Revenue: 913 Millions €

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Words From Our President  

"At the very heart of our business are authentic products, anchored to their Provençal heritage. These products, a resilient business model and sustainable development have allowed us to achieve strong performance."

- Reinold Geiger

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Group History Group History  

1976: L'OCCITANE is founded by Olivier Baussan, with the dream of sharing the Provençal art-de-vivre and savoir-faire with the world.

1983: Melvita is founded, marking the creation of France's first organic skincare brand.

2004: Inspired by the traditions of simplicity and generosity of the Franciscan missionaries, Le Couvent des Minimes skincare brand is founded.

2007: Erborian is founded, uniting the virtues of Korean cosmetic science and French luxury and marketing expertise.

2008: L'OCCITANE aquires a majority share stake in Melvita, the first step in the creation of a family of natural beauty brands.

2010: To support the growth of the Group, the company is listed on the HKSE.

2012: Erborian becomes a part of the L'OCCITANE Group, the most recent addition to its family of natural skincare brands.