In this article, we take a look at the top 10 perfume brands in the world. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the perfume industry, go directly to the Top 50 Perfume Brands in the World.
10. Givaudan
2022 Revenue: $7.3 billion
The products of this 250-year-old Swiss company can be categorized into fragrances and flavors. Its fragrance and beauty line pertains to fine fragrances, active beauty products, and consumer products for personal care, home care, and fabric care.
9. Shiseido
2022 Revenue: $9.4 billion
Shiseido is a Japanese beauty brand which offers products pertaining to skincare, make-up, and fragrances. The brand has produced over 71 perfumes with Ever Bloom being their most famous and critically acclaimed fragrance.
8. Louis Vuitton
2022 Revenue: $9.9 billion
Founded in 1854, this French luxury fashion house is an integral part of the LVMH family. Louis Vuitton’s most expensive fragrance is Pur Oud, which is sold for $1300, and only 2000 bottles are prepared for retail.
7. Chanel
2022 Revenue: $11 billion
Chanel is a 100-year-old French high-fashion house. Its signature perfume, Chanel No. 5, ranks among the world’s 10 most expensive perfumes with a price of $3,500.
6. Gucci
2022 Revenue: $11.2 billion
This Florence-based luxury fashion house is famous for its handbags, apparel, footwear, and accessories. In 2016, Gucci licensed its fragrance line to Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY).
5. Hermès
2022 Revenue: $12.4 billion
This 186-year-old French luxury brand is famous for selling products that are mostly handmade. In 2022, Hermès saw a 29% increase in its annual revenue compared to 2021.
4. Rolex
2021 Revenue: $13 billion
Rolex, which is the world’s top brand for watches and timepieces, has also added perfumes and watches to its product niche. Rolex perfumes usually have natural, fruity, and floral scents.
3. Estee Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE:EL)
2022 Revenue: $17.7 billion
Estee Lauder is an American luxury brand that increased its annual revenue by 9.39% to $17.73 billion in 2022. Its best-selling fragrance is Pleasures which has an elegant floral scent.
2. L’Oréal
2022 Revenue: $38.2 billion
Originating in Clichy, France, this luxury beauty brand has a diverse catalog of products which includes make-up, skincare, haircare, fragrances, and hygiene products. In 2022, L’Oréal’s sales increased by 18.5% to $4.1 billion.
1. Christian Dior
2022 Revenue: $50.6 billion
Christian Dior is one of the highest-grossing brands under the umbrella of LVMH. In its 77 years of incorporation, the brand has established a remarkable name for producing luxury apparel, shoes, accessories, and fragrances.
Disclosure: None. You can also take a look at 15 Most Expensive Perfume Brands In The World and 6 Most Popular Perfumes Of All Time.
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