The life of Antoine Soradora

Antoine Soradora was born on July 16, 1902 in Loulé, a small town in southern Portugal. His parents were farmers and very religious, which marked the life of the young man. Passionate about nature and perfumes, Antoine was also very solitary and thoughtful. At 18, he finds himself faced with a difficult choice: follow the path laid out for him or leave his country to live his life to the full.

Antoine's passion for perfumes

Antoine Soradora paid particular attention to each of the scents that define the contours of his daily environment. Lavender hanging wildly along the roads, the fusion of earth and water, the gushing of a spring at the edge of an undergrowth, peat, and hay, grass freshly cut in the spring, flowers and fruits, all these smells awakened his senses and his inspiration.

Antoine Soradora and his arrival in France

In 1920, when winter seemed to be dragging on, Antoine Soradora heard news that would change the course of his life: "France is recruiting foreign labor to supply its large mining operations", whispered his friend Sandro. Without looking back, Antoine Soradora makes the decision to leave his native land.