Shedding light on Trudon’s rich history

A candle as a symbol of intimacy, spirituality and reflection. Before electricity was generated, candles were essential for lighting. Already 3000 BC, they were used by Egyptians. Since then, the use of candles has changed to different centuries. Take a look at Georges de La Tour’s painting La Madeleine à la Veilleuse from 1640-1643: the painter depicts the representation of light and objects such as the magnifying effect of oil in glass. The wick burns and Madeleine reflects, her eyes fixed on the huge flame.

Since the 1990s, candles have become a decorative material. The scented candle market has prospered and become highly competitive.

Trudon has a rich history and is recognized as a living heritage company in France. The experience has evolved over the years. A unique historical legacy. Looking back on the XVIIth century, in 1643, the merchant Claude Trudon settled in Paris where he ran a store on Saint-Honoré Street after a fertile marriage. He made candles and donated to local customers and churches. Under the rule of Louis XIV, Claude Trudon opened his first family business, a small factory under his family name. Jacques, his son, then took it over, making wax and candles. He was the official representative and distiller of Queen Marie-Thèrese at Versailles. In 1737, one of Trudon’s heirs, Jérôme Trudon, bought the Royal Wax Manufacture. Maison Trudon ruled the Royal Court of France under Louis XV and the most prominent churches. Since then, Trudon has been the largest and most respected wax manufacture in France and the experience has evolved over the years, adhering to its strong historical traditions and values.

Today, “Trudon is at a crossroads of worldly knowledge that has never been broken. ” pointed out Julien Pruvost, Creative Director Trudon and Carrière Frères. The company has always produced its products and their forms have been changed to different times. A strong creative process is required to develop the candlestick and specialty collections. Creating a candle obviously requires a new fragrance. “For our Cyrnos candles, was the starting point for Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III, and her magnificent Villa Cyrnos at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on the French Riviera. ” said Julien Pruvost. He said: “we had to create a historical connection with the brand to create a sunny fragrance, Napoleon was the first customer of the Royal Manufacture. Maison Trudon created floral scents inspired by Empress Eugenie’s garden in Villa Cyrnos with its stunning views over the Mediterranean Sea.”A blend of lavender with dry aromas of Provence. Citrus and figs.

Precise hand-to-hand Trudon fragrances are the result of careful development. All candles are handmade in the Trudon factory in Normandy, France. Everything from the wicks to weeding and packing is perfectly done. Trudon Candles, timeless complaint equals exceptional experience.

The Belles Matières Collections include 8 scents from Esterel to a Regio candle where Trudon has found the best quality mandarins for his scents. Surprise to light. In addition to Trudon candles, the Trudon Room Spray, a large green glass bottle, handmade in Tuscany, adds a nice scent to your interior with Sud Trudon’s signature scents like Ernesto, Joséphine, or Reggio.

Fragrance is one of the important products of the company in the future. In 2017, Trudon launched a range of Eaux de Parfums. In 2018, Bruma was recognized as a sensory fragrance resembling the animal of the winner of the Fragrance Foundation Awards. The proof that Trudon found his legitimacy in this real competitive sector.

In terms of biodiversity, Trudon is committed to the conservation of the Perche, an area in Normandy since Trudon has been located in Mortagne-au-Perche since 1901, part of the Perche regional Nature Park. The mission of the Nature Park is to protect the environment, through activities that help conserve its biodiversity, build awareness and loyalty to the local population. In 2018, Trudon partnered with the local Orne Dark Bee Conservatory, to help protect endemic species of European dark bees. The partnership has been a fine representation of the Cire Trudon crest since 1643: “Deo regique laborant,” or “They (the bees) will work for God and the King.”