Lavender, savory, oregano, verbena, thyme, and thujanol… all these essences that give off the sweet scent of Provence still come from this region. For over 20 years, Pranarôm has been purchasing its Provençal raw materials from Philippe Soguel. This is an absolute guarantee of quality, with exquisite respect for regional products and the work of the artisan distiller.

Philippe Soguel passionately defends 100% pure and natural essential oils. We can say that Philippe Soguel fell into the pot when he was little: as a child, he already went to play in a distillery, and the olfactory delights he enjoyed then would be at the origin of his organoleptic relationship with aromatherapy.

100% Pure Essential Oils

Fascinated by the power of smell, he passionately defends 100% pure and natural essential oils which, unlike chemical molecules, bring us into a truly 3-dimensional reality. No need for any kind of manipulation, essential oils are self-sufficient. In the same way, the pure and natural scent of the plant has been known to man for millennia. It therefore directly awakens instinct and spontaneity. Philippe Soguel enjoys collaborating with Pranarôm because he is certain that his essential oils, thanks to the HECT certification, will remain pure and will not be mixed with synthetic perfumes. He is also a member of APAL, the organization that defends the AOP lavender appellation, as well as the olfaction commissions and the Nyons Tourist Office.

How to recognize a good lavender EO?

Like a fine wine, an essential oil can be identified by its taste, its smell, and, of course, its therapeutic properties. Philippe Soguel reveals the secrets of a beautiful Lavender essential oil:

• Flowery
• Exotic fruit (banana, mango)
• Agreste – it must reflect the surrounding scents of the hills of Provence with all subtlety
• A perfect balance between amber and powdery
• Avoid camphor, which is more characteristic of lavender.

Thanks to these subtle characteristics that can be recognized with practice, Lavender EO is no longer just a note of "raw" linalool molecule but offers a real bouquet with a thousand nuances.

Production of essential oils with respect for plants and the land

Like any enthusiast, Philippe Soguel wants to give everyone the opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes. That's why, during harvest season, he opens the doors of his distillery to the curious. It's an opportunity to discover the making of an EO but also to approach a fine connoisseur who knows all the unusual corners of the region, but also the producers with whom he has established a relationship of trust based on the shared respect for their precious heritage. Thanks to this partner of choice, Pranarôm plays its role of supporting regional productions while respecting traditions and obtains the assurance of a high-quality product, each stage of production of which is controlled, which, from both a therapeutic and olfactory point of view, makes all the difference.