L'occitane Cologne by L'occitane, Launched by L'Occitan en Provence in 2005, L'Occitan Eau de Toilette is a spicy, masculine fragrance with just a touch of herbal and floral aromas for added sophistication. The first spritz brings top notes of lavender and black pepper to the nose before blending seamlessly into middle notes of delicious nutmeg and cinnamon. As the day goes on, the lingering base notes of tonka bean, musk and wood create a long-lasting, naturally scented cologne. A French cosmetics company, L'Occitane en Provence was founded by Olivier Baussan in 1976. Baussan started by creating rosemary essential oil that he sold in local markets before opening his first boutique in a small village known as Volx. By the 1990s, the business was in the hands of Reinold Geiger who has since expanded the company to more than 80 countries. The company, which focuses on traditional cultivation methods for its products, has more than 160 fragrances to its name. Renowned perfumers such as Jerome Epinette, Fabrice Pellegrin and Shyamala Maisondieu have created scents for the cosmetics giant.