Perfume has been used by ancient people since the Egyptians applied fragrances during religious rituals. When the Greeks and Romans discovered fragrant oils, they applied them to their skin for cosmetic purposes. By the 16th century Islamic perfumery would spread across all of Europe. Today in 2021 it is estimated to be a $52.4 billion dollar industry. So which companies are making the biggest buck in the fragrance market?
This graphic from the team at fragrancex.com shows exactly who owns the most fragrances in the world. Out of hundreds of fragrances around the world, this data shows most are owned by only 11 companies. The company called Coty is the largest manufacturer listed. They own many popular brands including Calvin Klein, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, and more. A full list of all the perfume brands Coty owns is below:
Adidas
Alexander McQueen
Bottega Veneta
Bourjois
Bruno Banani
Burberry
Calvin Klein
Chloé
CoverGirl
Davidoff
Escada
Gucci
Hugo Boss
James Bond
Jil Sander
JOOP
Katy Perry
Kylieskin
Lacoste
Lancaster
Marc Jacobs
Max Factor
Mexx
Miu Miu
Philosophy
Roberto Cavalli
Tiffany & Co.
Infographic by: fragrancex
