The Life of Antoine Soradora

Antoine Soradora was born on July 16, 1902 in Loulé, a small town in the south of Portugal. His parents were farmers and deeply religious, which shaped the young man's life. Passionate about nature and scents, Antoine was also very solitary and thoughtful. At 18, he faced a difficult choice: follow the path laid out for him or leave his country to live his life fully.

Antoine's Passion for Fragrances

Antoine Soradora paid close attention to each of the scents that defined the contours of his daily environment. From lavender growing wildly along the roads, to the mingling of earth and water, the gush of a spring at the edge of a grove, peat and hay, freshly cut grass in spring, flowers and fruits — all these aromas awakened his senses and his inspiration.

Antoine Soradora and His Arrival in France

In 1920, as winter seemed to drag on, Antoine Soradora learned news that would change the course of his life: "France is recruiting foreign labor to supply its large mining operations," his friend Sandro told him. Without looking back, Antoine Soradora decided to leave his homeland.