Fragrances

The economic crisis that Morocco continues to face had a significant negative impact on demand for fragrances over the course of 2022 as consumers curbed all non-essential spending amidst high inflation and a significant increase in the cost of…

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, sales of fragrances recorded steep declines in volume and stagnation in value terms. Government restrictions limited all social interactions and enforced considerable time at home. Given…

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…

From modern grocery retailers to small local grocers, imported fragrances continue to dominate shelves. Despite the entry of more “Made in Cameroon” brands in the market such as Chouquette, Les Essences Bantu, Mboa, Extraits, Parfums Bonheur and…

Having seen a dramatic decline in sales in 2020, fragrances saw a significant recovery during 2021, albeit volume sales remained well below pre-pandemic levels. Along with colour cosmetics, fragrances was one of the categories most negatively…

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.…

In 2022, fragrances in India witnessed healthy double-digit current value growth on the back of favourable external factors, such as the full return of social gatherings, the surge in demand for domestic travel, and the return of most offices and…

Fragrances emerged as the driving force behind the growth of the beauty and personal care industry in 2022, a year marked by the resurgence of demand for discretionary products, increases in prices, and the return of socialisation. With double-digit…

During 2023, fragrances in Argentina recorded triple-digit retail value growth, driven by rising inflation and price increases. However, 2023 saw the end of a boom in sales for premium fragrances. During 2021 and 2022, volume sales experienced a…

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…