Biotherm

French skincare brand known for thermal-plankton-based formulas and a clean, aquatic profile.

About Biotherm

Biotherm was founded in 1952 in Monaco, built around the work of biochemist Jeanine Marissal and the use of thermal plankton in skincare. The brand's name combines

At a Glance

The Brand

Founded 1952

Founder Jeanine Marissal

Country France

Category Designer

Scent Personality

Sweetness

Low

Freshness

High

Boldness

Mild

Uniqueness

High

Worth It?

Price £££

Value

High

Accessibility

Very High

The Range

Biotherm

Full span (10th-90th) Typical (median)

What's in this view

Scent DNA

Aquatic fresh citrus musky ozonic

Biotherm's scent profile is generally light, clean, and functional rather than perfumey, with a pronounced aquatic-mineral feel
Even its fragrance-led launches tend to lean fresh, sporty, and shower-clean, reflecting the brand's skincare roots more than traditional fine fragrance styling

Top Notes

Aldehydes

Citrus

Bergamot

Lemon

Base Notes

Musk

Cedar

Amber

Typical Performance

Longevity

Moderate

Projection

Soft

Positioning

A designer, premium house known for aquatic compositions.

How It Compares

→ Cleaner than Davidoff
→ Less ornate than Estée Lauder
→ More aquatic than Lancôme
→ More skincare-led than Shiseido

Who It's For

Best For

daily wear
hot weather
post-shower freshness
office wear
sport and travel retail

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

very approachable
clean and easy to wear
broad mass appeal
strong skincare heritage

Weaknesses

limited fragrance depth
often feels generic
not a destination brand for collectors
weaker performance than bolder designer scents

Brand Evolution

Biotherm started as a skincare brand built on thermal plankton research, then broadened into body care, men's grooming, and a small fragrance presence. Over time, the brand's most visible identity has stayed tied to clean, functional, freshness-led products rather than statement perfumes. Its men's line helped push it toward a more sporty and mass-premium positioning.

Quick Verdict

Biotherm is best understood as a skincare-first house with a few fragrance-adjacent releases, not a major perfume player. If you want clean, aquatic, easywear freshness, it fits; if you want complexity or signature perfumery, look elsewhere.

Perfumers

Antoine Maisondieu 1

Bernard Ellena 1

Bruno Jovanovic 1

Claire Liégent 1

Dominique Ropion 1

Fanny Bal 1

EDT

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