Summary

The global fragrance market has been on an upward trajectory, a trend that is poised to persist, spurred by the robust performance of the luxury sector and leading firms such as Chanel, Dior, and L'Oréal, as well as an increasing array of perfume offerings tailored to diverse markets and consumer preferences. While growth in the US has been modest, the rise in online sales is challenging traditional retailers, necessitating a more strategic selection of product offerings. The market is rather fragmented, with approximately 23,000 retailers, yet dominated by key players including Avon Products Inc., Natura Cosméticos, Chanel, Coty, LVMH, L'Oréal, Estee Lauder, and Elizabeth Arden. Notable trends shaping the sector from 2020 onwards include the emergence of niche, premium fragrances, personalized scent solutions, and a shift towards organic and sustainably-minded products..**Trends Shaping the Fragrance Market Landscape** The fragrance market in the United States is experiencing a phase of steady yet gradual expansion, particularly influenced by the robust luxury sector's performance. Leading global players such as Chanel, Dior, and L'Oréal are central to this growth trajectory. Additionally, the sheer variety of perfume offerings has burgeoned, ensuring that there are diverse products catering to a broad spectrum of consumers and markets. When it comes to sales distributions, it is worth noting that while perfumeries remain primary outlets for fragrance products, there has been a significant shift towards e-commerce platforms. This shift has put traditional brick-and-mortar retailers in a challenging position as they face the need to optimize their selections strategically amidst growing online competition. Although women continue to be the primary drivers in revenue growth within the perfume market, it's important to recognize that the gap is narrowing with men showing increasing interest in fragrance products. Against this backdrop, the market exhibits a fragmented structure with approximately between 20,000 and 25,000 retailers. Within this fragmentation, however, certain brands stand out and have captured consumer loyalty. These include Avon Products Inc., Natura Cosméticos, Chanel, Coty, LVMH, L'Oréal, Estee Lauder, and Elizabeth Arden. Several contemporary trends are shaping the demands and offerings in the U.S. fragrance market. One significant movement is the rise of niche fragrances which emphasize originality and offer a more premium experience than mass-market perfumes. This is complemented by an increasing appetite for personalized perfume solutions, aligning with the broader personalization trend across various consumer sectors. Lastly, mirroring a global conscientious shift, there is a discernible trend towards organic and responsible practices within the industry. This evolution speaks to a growing consumer demand for products that not only provide aesthetic and olfactive pleasure but also align with ethical and environmentally friendly values..### Prominent Key Players in the Fragrance Industry Landscape The global fragrance market is a landscape populated by myriad players, from heritage luxury houses to modern cosmetic giants. Each entity brings its unique blend of tradition, innovation, and branding to the fore, captivating consumer senses and preferences. Here we spotlight the key market leaders who significantly influence the industry's trajectory. - **Chanel:** Quintessentially French and synonymous with luxury, Chanel is a timeless brand whose fragrances, such as the iconic Chanel No. 5, have captivated generations. With a rich history in haute couture, Chanel extends its sophistication and elegance to its perfume line, continually standing as a high-end benchmark within the fragrance world. - **Dior:** Another pillar in the category of luxury fragrances, Dior not only dazzles the world with its haute couture and fashion but also with its opulent scents. Dior's fragrance portfolio combines classical aroma profiles with innovative new scents, blending tradition and contemporary flair. - **L'Oréal:** As a behemoth in the beauty industry, L’Oréal boasts a strong presence in the fragrance market through its own branded perfumes and through partnerships with fashion houses for which it develops and markets fragrances. L`Oréal's strategic marketing and extensive research and development capabilities maintain its robust position in the fragrance sector. - **Coty:** A global beauty company with a portfolio that is a testament to its strategic collaborations and acquisitions, Coty operates some of the most well-known fragrance brands in the world. Coty’s success stems from its ability to balance mass-market appeal with a sense of luxury. - **LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton):** This luxury goods conglomerate encompasses a vast network of high-end brands, many of which, such as Louis Vuitton and Givenchy, include prestigious fragrance lines. The perfumes under LVMH often embody the luxury and exclusivity that are hallmarks of their respective fashion brands. - **Estée Lauder:** An influential player in the global prestige beauty market, Estée Lauder's fragrance business is integral to its portfolio. The company scores with both timeless scents and contemporary fragrances, marketed under its various brands, capturing different demographics and preferences. - **Elizabeth Arden:** As a company with a heritage that blends science and nature, Elizabeth Arden's approach to fragrances is anchored in its founding principles of innovation and beauty. Its fragrance selections tend to focus on classic elegance and sophistication, with a particular
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The fragrance market includes all the toiletries intended to be applied to a person in order to obtain a pleasant odor. Perfumeries is the most important facility where these products are distributed, however the product is also sold at large food stores.

The global perfume market has experienced a continuous increase for several years, which is expected to continue in the future. This dynamic is driven on the one hand by the positive performance of the luxury sector, and in particular by global companies such as Chanel, Dior or L'Oréal, and on the other hand by the multiplication of the number of perfume references, offering products adapted to all markets and consumers.

In the US, the market has been growing slowly but steadily over the past years. Females still account for the largest revenue growth, although men are not far behind. Although growth has been strong, E-commerce is strangling many retailers who see their sales shift to online. [ibis] Moreover, the large amount of new product offerings makes differentiation more difficult, and retailers must be more selective with which products to sell.

The market is fragmented with around 23,000 retailers registered. [ibis] Nevertheless, perfume brands such as Avon Products Inc., Natura Cosmticos, Chanel; Coty, LVMH; L’Oreal, Estee Lauder, and Elizabeth Arden dominate consumer preferences.

Several recent trends are affecting the market; for example, the development of niche fragrances, original products and more "premium" than mass-market perfumes, customized solutions of perfumes and, as in many sectors, the multiplication of organic and responsible approaches.

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  • The structure of the global cosmetics market
  • Marché mondial de la parfumerie
  • Marché américain de la parfumerie
  • Importations et exportations américaines de parfums et eaux de toilette
  • Bénéficiaires majeurs des importations américaines de parfums et eaux de toilette
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Sephora to rapidly increase sales from 12 to 20 billion euros - 23/10/2023
  • Sephora is the world leader in selective perfumery.
  • LVMH has owned Sephora since 1997.
  • The Sephora store on the Champs Elysées welcomes 10,000 visitors a day.
  • The global beauty market grew by 6% last year to reach 250 billion euros.
  • Sephora has forecast 17% growth by 2022.
  • The brand has 2,700 stores.
  • By 2022, according to analysts, Sephora has almost reached 12 billion euros in sales.
Beauty: how Sephora is expanding in the United States - 07/10/2023
  • America is its first market
  • The French group opened its first store there twenty-five years ago
  • Today, it has 658 directly-operated stores on the American market, including 22 in New York
  • Sephora is present in 35 markets with 2,700 stores
  • A $430 billion industry according to McKinsey
  • The United States will consolidate its position as the world's leading beauty market, growing from $70 billion in 2022 to around $100 billion in 2027 (McKinsey).
  • The brand contributes 20% of LVMH sales and 12% of the Ebit of the number one in luxury goods.
  • sephora is America's leading selective retailer.
  • American retailer Kohl's, which has stores in 29 states, partnered with Sephora in 2020, and they share 862 "Sephora Kohl's".
Sephora and Zalando end their partnership - 09/09/2023
  • The partnership between Sephora and Zalando began in Germany in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • The partnership was extended to Zalando's other European markets in 2022, including Italy
  • Two years after the start of the partnership, the collaboration comes to an end.
  • Sephora is a subsidiary of LVMH.
  • Sephora's aim in 2021 was to compete with Douglas (Nocibé in France), which has a greater presence in Europe.
Estée Lauder unable to keep pace with L'Oréal - 20/08/2023
  • Estée Lauder saw sales fall by 10% to $15.9 billion in its offbeat 2022/2023 full year
  • Estée Lauder acquired the Tom Ford brand for $2.3 billion.
Sephora returns to London. - 28/02/2023
  • 2.700 Distribution outlets worldwide
  • Return to the British capital with a first store of over 550 square metres in the Westfield shopping center
  • The online business was rolled out in the UK in 2021 with the acquisition of Feelunique, a digital player in prestige beauty in the UK
Sephora returns to London Contents - 26/02/2023

Absence from the UK market since 2006

  • Return with the opening of a London store on March 8, open seven days a week
  • - 2,700 Sephora points of sale
  • - E-commerce operational since October 2022
  • - Takeover of Feelunique in 2021
  • - Double-digit growth in UK prestige beauty sales post-Covid
  • - UK among top ten global markets for premium beauty products
  • - Beauty Hub with 26 beauty consultants
  • - Sephora's first Lip Bar

Companies quoted in this study

This study contains a complete overview of the companies in the market, with the latest figures and news for each company. :

Givaudan
Sephora
Estée Lauder
Shiseido
Rimmel London (Groupe Coty)
Calvin klein
Giorgio Armani
Acqua di Parma

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