Fragrances

Driven by younger generations like Gen Z, a new fragrance philosophy emerged in Turkey in 2023 – the concept of a curated "fragrance wardrobe." Consumers are increasingly interested in owning a collection of scents that reflect their moods and…

Fragrances in Switzerland posted a positive growth performance in 2023, albeit slight in retail volume terms. Retail current value growth was stimulated by the inflationary context, which led to unit price and retail selling price increases.…

A powerful current of premiumisation is sweeping fragrances in Sweden. Consumers are increasingly drawn to niche or artisanal scents, seeking individuality and exclusivity. These unique olfactory experiences offer a way to stand out from the crowd.…

During the pandemic, the main channels for premium fragrances, department stores and beauty specialist retailers, suffered the biggest losses, while home seclusion and limited opportunities for going out and socialising dampened demand. However,…

Fragrances in the Netherlands registered high single-digit retail current value growth in 2023, following a double-digit increase in 2022, to continue its post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery. Retail volume sales also continued to rebound, albeit at…

Premium fragrances in Portugal registered positive retail volume growth in 2022, while mass fragrances recorded a decline. Despite Portuguese consumers being more price-sensitive during high levels of inflation, this did not lead to trading down. On…

Fragrances emerged as the biggest winner in beauty and personal care during the pandemic, partly due to a decline in duty-free purchases. Surprisingly, despite the return of travel and a rise in duty-free sales in 2022 and 2023, domestic fragrance…

Premium fragrances outperformed mass fragrances in Spain in 2023, as consumers seek to treat themselves to “affordable indulgences”. Interestingly, despite the depressed economic climate, with the cost-of-living crisis and inflationary pressures,…

In 2023, fragrances in Ireland recorded double-digit retail value growth due to rising inflation. However, despite price rises and negative GDP shrinking the average disposable income, premium fragrances performed better than their mass counterparts…

Fragrances in Finland, as a product area, experienced positive growth in both volume and value terms in 2023. This can be attributed in part to a return to pre-pandemic fragrance use habits and high levels of marketing activity from major brands.…

Inflation remained high in 2023 leading to significant price increases in the fragrance industry and placing further pressure on consumer budgets. This, in turn, led to strong value sales growth of fragrances in 2023, while volume sales of fragrances…

After two years of decline in 2020 and 2021, fragrances was the most dynamic category across beauty and personal care in retail current value terms in 2022, with sales seeing exceptional growth, rising to above the pre-COVID-19 level, seen in 2019.…

Overall, fragrances recorded mid-single digit retail current value sales growth in 2022. This performance was supported by a marginal recovery in the demand for premium fragrances, as a result of a return to more regular usage and purchasing…

Fragrances continued to show a dynamic performance in Italy in 2022 after having already returned to pre-pandemic levels in the previous year. The category continued to grow thanks to Italian consumers feeling keener to socialise as the immediate…

Fragrances saw excellent value growth in 2022, with volume notably slower and expected to continue to decline. This positive performance is very much driven by sales of premium fragrances, with mass fragrances remaining in a slump in both value and…

In 2022, current value sales of fragrances reached the pre-pandemic level after more than two years of recovery, seeing one of the fastest growth rates in beauty and personal care. The demand for fragrances grew as people went back to their normal…

Fragrances witnessed a more difficult year in 2022 after the surge in demand in the previous year. Current value growth was partly driven by price increases as inflation rates rose markedly in 2022. Lower consumer confidence became a pressing issue…

In the Voice of the Industry series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report focuses on the beauty and personal care industry, drawing on a survey of 800 professionals working in beauty and…

Fragrances in Western Europe remained the largest regional market globally, albeit recording the lowest growth of all the regions. Excessive promotions and strong pressure on beauty specialist retailers in the fight against e-commerce competition…