Date : November 30, 2022
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Humans are able to recognise only 200 colors, but they can remember up to 10,000 perfumes, as smell is one of the most powerful senses we have!! – Bonafide Research

Humans are able to recognise only 200 colors, but they can remember up to 10,000 perfumes, as smell is one of the most powerful senses we have!! – Bonafide Research
Perfumes are pleasant-smelling solutions made by using oils, fragrances, and other ingredients to create a pleasing aroma. Increasing demand for high-quality beauty and grooming products globally is expected to boost market growth. Several manufacturers around the world strive to provide consumers with innovative products that meet their needs. Spices, woods, flowers, grasses, fruits, resins, leaves, roots, balsams, gums, and animal secretions are some of the common natural ingredients used in the production of perfumes. Perfumes signify a person’s style, individuality, and personality, and a good scent can influence mood, behaviour, perception, emotions, and human thoughts. Nowadays, the manufacturing of perfumes has evolved into a mainstream business in the personal care and cosmetics industries.

According to the report titled, “Global Perfume Market Outlook, 2027”, published by Bonafide research, the market was valued at more than USD 44 Billion in 2021 and it is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of more than 4.58% from 2022 to 2027. With the development and increase in the standard of living of people, they have started using perfume as esteem need. As if it is an emotional need of a person to use perfume, due to that, the market has been showing growth in the market. As per the product type, the market is divided into various parts, such as Eau De Parfum, Eau De Toilette, Eau De Cologne, Eau Fraiche, Parfum and Others. This product has been bifurcated on the basis of the fragrance concentration present in it. Currently, the Eau De Parfum product type is dominating the market with the highest share of about 50% of the perfume market.

Even an aroma can take us to a specific place and time. For this reason, the world of perfumery is growing so much. Companies use it to strengthen their marketing strategies, known as sensory and olfactory marketing. North America exhibited a major market share owing to the growing economy and increasing demand for premium products across the global perfume market. Moreover, the rising standard of living in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is projected to boost market revenue in this region. The number of beauty-focused businesses in the USA was 4,165, employing 10,842 people in 2021. Sephora, Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., and L Brands Inc. hold the largest market shares in the industry.

In addition to that, during the projection period, Europe is anticipated to be the largest market for fragrances. In contrast to markets in developing nations, the perfume industry in Europe is developed. As a result, it is anticipated that, during the forecast period, its growth will be somewhat slower than that of markets in other regions. For every 10 workers employed in the European cosmetics and personal care industry, at least two further jobs are generated in the wider economy as a result of employees spending their wages on goods and services. Moreover, by attracting investment from outside of the EU, developing intangible assets like brands, and investing in R&D, the cosmetics and personal care industry is helping to enhance the competitiveness of the European economy and contributing to future prosperity. Consumers are also paying more attention to the ingredients in their skin creams and makeup, and fragrances are no exception, which is also opening more growth opportunities for brands that are bringing natural and organic products to market. However, it is consumers in Switzerland who spend the most on perfumes on a per capita basis. Developed and high-income countries are the biggest spenders on these types of products.

On the other hand, Perfumes are expected to show faster growth across the Asia-Pacific region. This growth can be attributed to the rising popularity of exclusive and luxury brands. The population's available financial resources and preference for luxury brands are driving market growth. Product advancement occurred when products containing pheromones (hormones) in the perfume were introduced to the market. Both male and female consumers are inclined toward the product. With perfume’s accessible price point and its ability to boost a mood in a world that feels chaotic, fragrance brands are reaping the rewards and not just traditional luxury houses and their respective perfume lines. Some of the major brands across the Asia-Pacific region include Maison 21G, Maison Dixsept, Documents, Nonfiction, Maison de l'Asie, Reclassified, Wegoo, Coloria, Oola Lab, and To Summer.

As for the South America, its greatest olfactory and aromatic richness undoubtedly comes from nature. An abundant and titanic heritage is offered by the largest tropical forest in the world: the Amazon rainforest. It is characterized by exceptionally varied biotopes that are home to about a quarter of the worlds plant species, which is a true source of inspiration for all perfume manufacturers. It is estimated that nearly 10,000 plant species with scenting powers coexist in this environment. Only 400 of them are used in perfumery today. The industry has experienced an increase in the demand for natural fragrance ingredients lately, gaining interest from many companies in the market. While gourmand perfumes remain popular in the West, perfume is becoming more popular in South America.

On the other hand, scent is an essential part of the beauty regimes of Arab men and women. Fragrances are seeing modest growth in the Middle East and Africa, albeit undermined by the economic slowdown in core markets. However, demand for perfumes in the region has grown, in accordance with an overall positive trend in personal grooming, supported by rising brand availability and awareness. Gains are dependent on economic prosperity and rising levels of discretionary income; threats to this can be expected to have a direct impact on demand, given that perfumes are non-essential. Since ancient times, the Middle Eastern countries have had a preference for perfumes and other cosmetic products. For instance, the Saudi Arabian perfume market is driven by high adoption, increased awareness, and high disposable income. The UAE is a popular destination for market participants involved in the perfume industry. High urban populations and tourism are what primarily drive the Dubai perfume market.

The market is has been divided into two of products in the perfume market, they are premium and mass. Premium products have the highest market share of about 60% of the perfume market and are dominating the market. As most of the young people prefer, the premium products are unique, long-lasting and come with innovative products. Premium products are produced in limited quantities, so the price of the products is also high. While the mass products are produced in bulk, so they come with an affordable price range, which will also a growing in the future. On the basis of ingredient type, the perfume market has been bifurcated into natural and synthetic. Natural perfume is a combination of natural extracts for scent, plant oil or natural alcohol, water, possibly a natural antioxidant to maintain shelf life, and occasionally vegetable glycerine. While synthetic perfumes are made up chemically and are usually obtained from petroleum or started as a natural and then evolved through chemical modification. Synthetic perfume is dominating the market, and is forecasted to grow by more than 70%.

The next segment which has been taken in the report is end user. The market is has been divided into three parts in end user segment, which are men, women and others. As we see, there are different products for men and women, so in the perfume market, also products for men are different and for other categories they are also different. Women are clearly dominating the market with more than half of the market share, as women spend more than men on their grooming. But over time, personal hygiene and grooming awareness is increasing among men, because men end users are also significantly growing.

Recent Developments:
• To better meet the specific demands of its customers and promote expansion in the Turkish, Middle Eastern, African, and Indian markets, IFF announced in October 2020 that they would be constructing an introduction to the new Taste Development Center in the United Arab Emirates. The application and development requirements of all significant categories, including savory, sweet, beverages, snacks, and dairy, will be met by this new lab.
• 2020 will mark the beginning of research cooperation between Givaudan and Novozymes in which the two companies will collaborate on the investigation and creation of novel, environmentally friendly cleaning, and food products.
• In January 2020, Ajmal & Sons, a family-owned perfume company based in the United Arab Emirates, has launched a new perfume line at Shoppers Stop in India. The two companies collaborated to launch the celebrated fragrance brand's new products. Prestige is the name of the company's luxurious and one-of-a-kind collection. It includes Aristocrat Eau De Parfum for Him & Her, a global best-seller.

Covid-19 Impacts:
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous manufacturing units and disrupting the supply chains of perfumes. As a result, a halt on production and transportation has led to a lack of raw materials and supplies. Lockdown relaxations, on the other hand, lead to the adoption of reduced capacities and part-time shifts to assist manufacturers in recovering losses and regaining market position. In addition, the rising demand for strong scents and beauty solutions may boost product demand. These factors are likely to boost the global perfume market's growth during the pandemic.


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Humans are able to recognise only 200 colors, but they can remember up to 10,000 perfumes, as smell is one of the most powerful senses we have!! – Bonafide Research

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