Ladrôme Laboratoire

What Ladrôme Laboratoire does

Ladrôme Laboratoire is a French privately-held manufacturer and retailer of certified-organic natural health and wellness products, founded in 1990 and headquartered in the Drôme region at the heart of the Biovallée. The company operates its own laboratory and controls the full production chain from plant to bottle, using steam distillation for hydrolats and essential oils, cold-pressing for vegetable oils, maceration for oil-based preparations, and Pharmacopée-based tincture methods for plant extracts. Its catalog spans five main categories — aromatherapy (essential oils, hydrolats, vegetable oils, ambient sprays, diffusion blends, roll-ons), phytotherapy (plant extracts, herbal syrups, birch sap, infusions), floral elixirs (38 individual Bach flowers plus complexes and an emergency range), propolis (multiple delivery formats including ampoules, sprays, syrups, extracts, gums, and honey blends), and four thematic ready-to-use ranges (Arti'relax, Bio'sommeil, PUR'tea tree, Insectes & Voyages). 82% of the plants used in fresh extracts are cultivated in France under organic farming principles.

The company monetizes exclusively through direct-to-consumer e-commerce on ladrome.bio, with unit pricing of €7.90–€28.00, free point-relais shipping dès €39, a free coconut oil gift dès €49, and a 10% newsletter discount on first order. Customer acquisition is driven by a content-led motion: an expert blog ("Le Blog") authored by named naturopaths (Virginie Fleur, Céline Hovette, Emilie Sainte Cluque) and in-house staff, organic social presence across Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube, email marketing, and SEO-optimized product pages. Distribution is currently France-only; a reseller locator page indicates some offline retail footprint, though no wholesale or B2B contracts are disclosed. The company is a member of 1% for the Planet and maintains an internal "Green Impact Index" for product sustainability assessment. Ownership, headcount, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ladrôme Laboratoire

Legal name

Ladrôme Laboratoire

Website

https://ladrome.bio

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ladrôme Laboratoire is a France-based organic natural-health manufacturer founded in 1990, selling certified-organic essential oils, plant extracts, Bach flowers, propolis, and thematic wellness ranges direct-to-consumers via its ladrome.bio e-commerce store from its Drôme laboratory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Natural Health and Wellness Products

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts) (AFAJAKAD), Sleep, Stress & Mood Support (HLAIADAG), Botanical/Herbal & Adaptogen Functional Beverage Production (AFAFAFAF), Botanical & Essential-Oil-Based Treatments (HSAMALAA)

Keywords

• Organic essential oils
• Aromatherapy products
• Bach flower remedies
• Herbal phytotherapy
• Natural propolis supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Saillans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer retail sales of biological wellness and natural health products including cosmetics, dietary supplements, and ambiance fragrances through the company's e-commerce platform (ladrome.bio). Revenue generated through one-time product purchases with promotional incentives for first-time buyers and volume discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ladrôme Laboratoire manufactures and sells certified-organic plant-based wellness products directly to consumers through its own e-commerce platform. Its portfolio spans aromatherapy (essential oils, hydrolats, vegetable oils, diffusion sprays, roll-ons), phytotherapy (plant extracts, herbal syrups, birch sap, infusions), Bach flowers and floral elixirs, propolis products in multiple formats, and thematic ready-to-use ranges covering sleep, muscle comfort, tea tree, and natural insect repellents.

Product overview

Ladrôme Laboratoire is a natural health products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of organic wellness products. The core offering spans five main categories: (1) Aromathérapie including bio essential oils, hydrolats/floral waters, vegetable oils & macerates, ambient sprays, diffusion blends, and roll-ons; (2) Phytothérapie featuring plant extracts, herbal syrups, birch sap detox drinks, and infusions; (3) Élixirs floraux comprising 38 unit Bach flowers, emergency range, and complex floral essences; (4) Propolis bio products available in multiple formats (ampoules, sprays, syrups, extracts, gums, liquid, and honey combinations); and (5) Thematic ready-to-use ranges including Arti'relax (joint/muscle relaxation), Bio'sommeil (sleep wellness), PUR'Tea tree (tea tree wellness), and Insectes & Voyages (natural insect repellents). Specific named products include mosquito/tick repellent spray (100 mL), mosquito repellent stick (18 g), roll-on insect repellent duos, and mosquito repellent & soothing kit. All products are certified organic and manufactured in-house in the Drôme region of France at the heart of Biovallée.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arti'relax: Thematic product range for relaxation and muscle comfort
• Bio'sommeil
• PUR'tea tree

Products and services

• Huiles essentielles bio (Organic Essential Oils)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 1% for the PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLadrôme Laboratoire is a member of the 1% for the Planet movement, committing to donating 1% of annual sales to environmental causes. The company displays the One Percent for the Planet badge on its website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ballot-Flurin: French organic apitherapy and herbal wellness company with a strong propolis and honey-based product line that overlaps directly with Ladrôme's Propolis bio range.
• Naturactive (Pierre Fabre): Pierre Fabre's phytotherapy and aromatherapy brand carried in French pharmacies; comparable on plant extracts, infusions, and herbal wellness SKUs targeting similar consumer pain points.
• Pranarôm: Leading French aromatherapy specialist selling essential oils, hydrolats, and vegetable oils with strong pharmacy and DTC presence; the closest large-scale peer in Ladrôme's core aromatherapy category.
• Aroma-Zone: Major French DTC retailer/manufacturer of essential oils, vegetable oils, and DIY aromatherapy ingredients; competes head-on in hydrolats, essential oils, and Bach-style floral elixirs.
• Puressentiel: French aromatherapy and natural-wellness brand with broad pharmacy distribution across Europe; directly comparable on essential oil roll-ons, diffusion blends, and natural repellent ranges.
• La Compagnie des Sens: French online-first aromatherapy and phytotherapy brand offering essential oils, hydrolats, and plant-based wellness products; competes for the same organic-conscious DTC customer.
• Bioflore: Belgian/French organic aromatherapy specialist offering essential oils, hydrolats, and vegetable oils of comparable organic positioning; direct competitor in the French-speaking bio aromatherapy niche.
• La Drôme Provençale: French organic personal-care and aromatherapy brand from the same Drôme region; comparable product mix (essential oils, hydrolats, plant-based cosmetics) and overlapping terroir origin story.
• Herboristerie du Valmont: French herbalist offering plant extracts, infusions, mother tinctures, and phytotherapy preparations; comparable on the phytotherapy side of Ladrôme's catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Melvita: Established French organic beauty and wellness brand with a much larger portfolio across skincare, essential oils, and supplements; competes for the same organic-conscious shopper with greater scale and brand awareness.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ladr%C3%B4melaboratoire
• Facebookfacebook.com/ladrome.bio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ladrome-laboratoire
• Instagraminstagram.com/ladrome.bio
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ladrome_laboratoire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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