Published Date: November 27, 2025 | "Long-lasting has room for newness, while the online channel is changing how consumers interact with fragrances, meaning that luxury needs to be redefined." Clotilde…
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The Future of Fragrance
Published Date: November 27, 2025
"Long-lasting has room for newness, while the online channel is changing how consumers interact with fragrances, meaning that luxury needs to be redefined."
Discover the most important future trends in fragrances with Mintel’s Future Of report. The report identifies the key consumer and industry trends that will impact the fragrances industry over the next five years.
Upcoming global trends in fragrances are analysed and succinctly presented alongside relevant insights from Mintel’s consumer data. So you can understand how consumer demands will change and identify future innovation and growth opportunities.
Key Fragrances Industry Trends Covered in the Report
Elevate long-lasting claims with new language and brand renovations
Redefine ‘luxury’ to compete in a crowded market
Reimagine the role of scent in the future of wellbeing
Purchase the full report for a complete breakdown of the trends shaping the future of the fragrances industry. Alongside Mintel’s pick of the most innovative and inspirational fragrance launches introduced to the global market.Understanding the future of fragrances has never been so easy.
Elevate long-lasting claims with new language and brand renovations
Long-lasting claims are forecast to grow…
…but there’s room for newness
Graph 1: perception of long-lasting fragrances, 2025
Bring scent longevity to life on social media
Explore alternative claims language to convey longevity
Connect longevity to scent notes and usage occasions
Communicate scent strength beyond traditional packaging cues
Drive longevity through layering
Expand the scent spectrum to new categories
Innovate in premium on-the-go formats for everyday reapplication
Regional: LATAM paves the way for climate-friendly scents
Optimise the online-to-offline experience to engage new audiences
Build on Amazon’s popularity as a path to purchase
Tap into online communities to target men
Build marketing strategies for Gen Alpha, the next fragrance generation
Dupes open consumer palettes to new scents online
Graph 2: scent note preferences by net purchase of fragrance dupes, 2025
Promote mood-driven, experiential stories over traditional descriptions
Blend online and offline to help consumers discover their signature scent
Rethink the purchase journey in store to drive repeat purchase
Bring the online excitement offline with unboxing and new gifting occasions
Regional perspective: APAC blends heritage and modern lifestyles in physical experiences
Redefine ‘luxury’ to compete in a crowded market
Craftsmanship and exclusivity now differentiate luxury
Graph 3: factors that make something a ‘luxury’ purchase, 2025
Position nostalgia as the ultimate luxury
Promote authenticity beyond brand name
Premiumise the middle price tier and less concentrated formats
Graph 4: fragrance format use, by gender and age, 2025
Revive EDTs and colognes with depth
Promote botanicals as luxury to drive consumer spend
Stand out with exceptional ingredients for an unforgettable experience
Regional perspective: Arabic fragrances can inspire affordable luxury
IN FIVE YEARS AND BEYOND
Reimagine the role of scent in the future of wellbeing
Scent and the city: drive escapism with urban wellness fragrances
Hone in on the scent preferences of urban dwellers
Graph 5: favourite scent type when using a fragrance, by dwelling location, 2025
Adjust scent formats for local significance and lifestyle factors
Combine scent and functionality for preventative solutions
Create ‘smellscapes’ to help consumers reconnect with their emotions
Sleep is the next frontier in wellbeing, and ties to olfaction offer promise
Support memory and cognitive focus
Leverage agentic commerce for a seamless wellness-focused buying experience
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Key takeaways
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