Bontoux Employee Directory
Chemical ManufacturingProvence-alpes-côte D'azur, France51-200 Employees
Bontoux is a chemical manufacturing group specializing in essential oils and aromatic ingredients for flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and aromatherapy. Based in Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze in the Drôme provençale area of France, the company traces its roots to 1898 when the Bontoux family began growing and distilling aromatic plants. It operates manufacturing facilities in France, Spain, and Madagascar and produces around 250 conventional and certified organic essential oils and natural extracts. Its global footprint includes subsidiaries in the United States, Hong Kong, China, India, and Australia, supporting customers worldwide. Across flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, it serves clients by combining agricultural knowledge with specialized processing to deliver plant-based ingredients. In October 2025, Bontoux announced the acquisition of Atelier Fluides Supercritiques, extending its capabilities in supercritical CO2 extraction.