History of the Master Edouard Pinaud (ED.PINAUD)
A man of passion, Edouard Pinaud is born 200 years ago, at about 200 km north of Paris where he moved to at the age of 15 to start his quest for the absolute perfection. In 1830, as a young outstanding parfumer he opened his first shop in the heart of the aristocratic district of Paris. From then on a noble adventure that would lead the French ED.PINAUD Company to four corners of the earth commenced.
In 1810, M. Besancon established as small shop that was later purchased by M. Legrand. The business was acquired by Edouard Pinaud, and shop was renamed A la Corbeille Fleurie. From 1840, all products were sold under the Ed. Pinaud name, even though there were many changes to the company name.
In 1852, Emilie Meyer became a partner and the business was renamed Pinaud et Meyer, and a second shop, Parfumerie de la Noblesse opened. Business success led to appointment as perfumer to all European courts around 1860.
In 1872, Meyer's son-in-law, Victor Klotz became partner. After participation in the 1873 Vienna Exhibition, Pinaud became a household name. The company participated in many exhibitions during the 19th century and was awarded many prizes. The company was a major exporter, especially to the United States, where many Pinaud bottles can be found.
At the turn of the century, the Ed. Pinaud building was completed in New York. In 1905, the company was renamed Victor klotz et Cie, later H. et G. Klotz Family business until 1931.
This unique brilliant oeuvre has been established on three key of success : a never equalled creativity, an exceptional success with the royal courts, presidents and illustrious people of all countries and the obtaining of the most prestigious prizes during international exhibitions.
During all its existence, ED.PINAUD has managed to combine traditions of the past with requirements of the present to offer the certitude of excellence to its most demanding clientele of all time.
Prominent achievements :
In 1841, ED.PINAUD is acknowledged as a "producer of top-quality parfumerie" by the National Court of Commerce.
In 1845, ED.PINAUD was granted its first royal patent by being appointed "sole official supplier" of the Queen Victoria of England, thereafter followed by dozens privileges of the like from the greatest.
In 1855, the first awarded medal at the Paris World ED.PINAUD would received more than 10 prizes until 1888 including Gold, Silver Medals and Grand Prized in London, Quito or Vienna.
In 1897, the opening of the Place Vendome showroom and in 1920, the launching of the 5th Avenue ED.PINAUD building in New York.
