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OUR ENGAGEMENTS

Our manufacturing is French. Our perfumes are created in Paris, assembled in Grasse, and bottled in Seine et Marne. Some of our components come from European partners; in particular our bottles which are produced in Italy. They are decorated by a craftsman from Val-de-Marne and we have entrusted the manufacturing of our cardboard cases to a printer in Barcelona.

We favor local. Our manufacturing is therefore French. Our packaging is chosen for its minimal environmental impact: recycled cardboard and partly recycled glass. We avoid over-packaging as much as possible, so we have adjusted the size of the case to the bottle to avoid any wasted space. We ban plastic as much as possible with a few exceptions: our pump and the necessary inserts in the covers so that our bottles remain airtight.

We continue to work with all our partners with a view to continuous improvement, to reduce our carbon footprint.

We are part of PETA's (People for the EthicalTreatment of Animals) "Global Beauty without bunnies" program, which proves that our perfumes are vegan and not tested on animals .

PRODUCTS

To choose your perfume, click on the “ Find your perfume ” tab on our website and answer the questions. Depending on your answers, you will receive our recommendation!

And to find out more, follow our advice in our dedicated article: “How to smell (and choose) your perfume?”

At Bastille, we think about tomorrow, avoiding waste: our olfactory touches are integrated into the design of our sample cases. It's very simple, follow the steps on the product sheet for the discovery box on our website: Discovery box - Discover the 8 perfumes

Our Bastille perfume bottles do not have a screw neck, so they are not refillable. However, we are currently studying the best option to avoid waste as much as possible. A case to follow…

If you would like to discover the range of our eau de parfums, we invite you to order our discovery set ! This box will allow you to test the different perfumes on your skin before ordering your favorite. And thanks to the purchase of this discovery box, you will receive a reduction code by email which corresponds to a voucher for the value of the box valid on the purchase of your future perfume in 50 or 100ml.

FORMULATION

Our perfumes comply with the ISO 16128 standard, which requires a minimum of 95% natural ingredients for a product to be called natural. We have chosen to have 5% synthetics. These 5% are quality ingredients often also from natural sources (for example, Ambroxan which is a molecule naturally present in clary sage). They make it possible to beautify natural products, obtain better staying power for our perfumes and offer greater creative freedom for our perfumers.

The INCI list (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) is a mandatory nomenclature for cosmetic products since 1999. It aims to standardize the ingredients present in a cosmetic product. For perfumes, Europe has regulated 24 molecules which, when used above a certain concentration, must be mentioned in the INCI list, although they are themselves part of the perfume of a product. These molecules can come directly from the essential oils contained in the perfume (for example, limonene, a molecule present in large quantities in citrus essences). Soon the list of these molecules will be supplemented by 57 new molecules (IFRA 51) which will have to be listed on perfume packaging. Don't be surprised if our packaging evolves over time.

Here are the INCI lists of our perfumes according to current regulations:

HORS-PISTE: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol, Citronellol, Methyl 2-Octynoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Isoeugenol

RAYON VERT: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Farnesol

PLEINE LUNE: Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Coumarin, Citral, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate

DEMAIN PROMIS : Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Citral, Cinnamal

UN DEUX TROIS SOLEIL: Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Isoeugenol

BATAILLE: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Farnesol

PARADIS NUIT: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol

14 JUILLET: Alcohol Denat, Parfum, Aqua, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Limonene, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Vanillin, Linalool, Pinene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Beta-Caryophyllene, Benzyl Cinnamate, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Terpinolene, Geranyl Acetate, Terpineol, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil, Cinnamal, Alpha-Terpinene, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Carvone, Acetylcedrene, Camphor, Citronellol

Source: INCI Beauty

Do not be afraid ! You should know that each natural raw material contains a long list of molecules (for example, the rose is made up of around a hundred odorous molecules). So if all these molecules were detailed, the list of natural ones would greatly exceed the list of synthetic ones!

We take care to choose quality synthetic ingredients, often from natural sources. We do not use any controversial ingredients and if there is any doubt about an ingredient, we prefer not to use it.

At Bastille, we think about tomorrow and we are very interested in green chemistry, biotechnologies, and future innovations for our next perfumes!

We use organic wheat alcohol. Organic wheat alcohol is non-toxic and safe to use in creating perfumes. It is also less likely to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions than some synthetic alcohols.

Bastille works in collaboration with the composition company IFF-LMR which promotes sustainable agriculture and allows us to integrate fair trade ingredients, some certified "Fair for Life" in our perfumes such as tuberose in Pleine Lune.

The complete list of ingredients in our perfumes is available on the perfume product sheet on our website. The INCI list is printed on our cases.

MAINTENANCE AND USE

Perfume is a little luxury in a bottle, so if we can avoid wasting it, all the better! To get maximum magic with minimum perfume, simply spray your fragrance about 10-20 cm from your skin - and above all, in the right place. It is the heat that diffuses your perfume. It is therefore preferable to apply perfume on the hot spots of your body: your wrists, in the hollow behind your ears (our favorite place), in the folds of your elbow or even... behind the knees. Guaranteed results! To find out more, go to our dedicated article: here.

Bastille perfumes are composed of 95% natural materials and are without stabilizers: they are therefore a little more sensitive to light, heat and humidity than classic perfumes. But don't worry, you can keep them for at least 18 months or even more!

Natural perfume is like a fine wine : it keeps away from light, and improves with time!

Bastille perfumes are composed of 95% natural materials and are without stabilizers: they are therefore a little more sensitive to light, heat and humidity than classic perfumes. After the first opening of the bottle, the small interactions between raw materials do not affect the quality of the perfume at all. On the other hand, they can slightly affect its color, which is why we advise you to keep your perfume away from light.

If your pump is malfunctioning, do not hesitate to send us a message on hello@bastilleparfums.com , we will respond to you as soon as possible.

At Bastille, we think about tomorrow and we are very interested in green chemistry, biotechnologies, and future innovations for our next perfumes!

It is entirely possible to perfume yourself with Bastille perfumes during pregnancy since we take care not to add additives, preservatives and stabilizers in our formulas. Some of them are considered endocrine disruptors.

ORDERING AND TRACKING

Have you discovered your perfume sample and you're not sure if it's right for you? No worries: the return of 30, 50 and 100 ml bottles is possible within 15 days if the box of your bottle has not been opened and is in impeccable condition.

Returns made from mainland France are free! If you live outside France, you will be responsible for the return shipping costs of the product.

In the case of a return made from abroad, the shipping costs remain your responsibility.

You can download your return label by clicking on this link: www.RETIR.symmpl.fr

All you then need to do is drop off the package at the post office. Just remember to pack the bottle well so that it is not damaged during transport.

Finally, please note that it is not possible to return a discovery box or a gift box.

If you need help, don't hesitate, you can send us an email to: hello@bastilleparfums.com

It is possible to make this modification before the order is packaged so if you need to make a change we advise you to send us a message athello@bastilleparfums.com as soon as possible after placing your order and we will do everything we can to achieve change. We will keep you informed that the modification has been taken into account.

Have you just subscribed to our newsletter and would like to use the -15% discount code? It's very simple, just enter the code in the discount code box when validating your order at checkout.

If you ordered a discovery box, a reduction code will be sent to you by email. It allows you to obtain a voucher for the purchase value of the box on your next order. To do this, simply enter the reduction code received by email in the reduction code box when validating payment for your order.

If you received a gift box, a personalized discount code will be sent to you by email. It allows you to order your favorite perfume in 50ml or 100ml depending on the type of gift box received. To do this, simply enter this discount code in the discount code box when paying and validating your order.

If your product has arrived damaged, do not hesitate to notify us by sending us a message on hello@bastilleparfums.com , we will respond to you as soon as possible.

DELIVERY

For France: 2 to 3 working days.

For Europe, the United States and the rest of the world: 3 to 15 business days.

Please note that international orders can sometimes take a few weeks to be delivered due to specific local customs processes.

Delivery methods depend on the country of delivery. We offer the most suitable means of transport depending on the country of delivery of your package.

Products purchased on the Site can be delivered to a postal address worldwide.

In the event of an order to a country other than mainland France, you are the importer of the product(s) concerned. Customs duties or other local taxes that may be required will be your responsibility. They are your responsibility, both in terms of declaration and payment to the competent authorities and organizations in your country.

It is possible to receive your package at a relay point. Simply choose the shipping method: delivery to a relay point when purchasing your perfume on our website.

PAYMENT

Any order placed on the website must be paid immediately upon validation of the order. We accept payments by bank cards, which are part of the normal bank card network (Visa, Euro card, MasterCard, American Express) or PayPal. Your credit card payment data is protected and encrypted by our service provider.

NEWSLETTER

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