India Perfume Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2025-2033)

India Perfume Market Size & Forecast

The India Perfume Market was valued at USD ~1389.20 million in 2024 and is expected to grow to a strong CAGR of around 6.60% during the forecast period (2025-2033F), owing to the expanding retail and e-commerce channels.

Perfume Market Analysis

Perfume is an odorous combination of odoriferous essential oils, aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents, intended to have an appealing aroma. Commonly used in personal grooming, cultural rites, and luxury markets, perfumes are products manufactured through a mixing process of top, heart, and base notes that produce a distinctive odor pleasure that exhibits one’s personality, and preference of occasion and style.

To achieve growth in the Perfume market in India, companies are expanding the product ranges of natural, long-lasting, and gender-neutral perfumes to target Gen Z and millennial consumers. Top brands such as Titan’s SKINN and Bella Vita Organic focus on the premiumization of products and affordability, whereas brands such as Emami and ITC move towards omnichannel distribution through e-commerce and retail chains for the growth of perfume brands in India. In addition, companies are adopting the use of AI-driven personalization tools and niche fragrance manufacturing to meet the dynamic tastes.

For example, on May 3, 2025, CHANEL announced the launch of its Fragrance & Beauty products on Nykaa, India's leading beauty and lifestyle destination digital-first consumer tech company, serving over 40 million customers through its online platforms and 221+ offline beauty destinations.

India Perfume Market Trends

This section discusses the key market trends that are influencing the various segments of the India Perfume market, as found by our team of research experts.

Personalization Through AI and Custom Fragrances

With AI, personalization is revolutionizing the Indian perfume market, where consumers can make their own perfumes with their preferred scent. AI tools use such users’ data, as their skin type, mood, and lifestyle, to propose their separate scent profiles. Also, this approach increases customer engagement and loyalty, particularly among tech generation millennials. Adding to this, the rising use of personalized fragrance offerings is one of the most important trends stimulating innovation and brand differentiation that drive the perfume market in India.

For example, in October 2021, ITC’s Engage announced the launch of an AI tool, Fragrance Finder, a technology-enabled experience that aids the selection of fragrances based on the consumer’s responses provided on personality, gender identity, and occasion of usage.

Perfume Industry Segmentation

This section provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the India Perfume market report, along with forecasts at the regional and state levels for 2025-2033.

The premium held the dominant share of the Perfume Market in 2024.

Based on the type, the market is segmented into premium, mass. Among these, the premium perfume market held the dominant share of the market in 2024. The premium perfume segment in India is powering growth because more aspirational consumers are demanding high-quality, long-lasting fragrances that demonstrate status and sophistication. Elevated disposable incomes and exposure to the global trend are causing urban buyers to be ready to spend more for branded and niche fragrances. Such a revolution convinces companies to increase their luxury base and improve brand perception. For instance, in September 2024, SKINN, a renowned Indian fragrance brand by Titan, announced the launch of its new affordable fragrance line, SKINN 24Seven range. This strategic move marks a significant expansion for SKINN, aiming to cater to the growing demand for premium fragrances at accessible price points. This everyday fragrance collection aims to make fine fragrances an integral part of daily grooming rituals, establishing a new category in the Indian fragrance market.

The female segment is expected to grow with a significant CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2033) of the Perfume Market.

on the end user, the market is segmented into female, male, and unisex. Among these, the female perfume market held the dominant share of the market in 2024. The female market builds the expansion of the market because more women are integrating perfumes into their daily grooming habits, not in personal expression and self-care trends. Greater workforce involvement and brand-conscious purchases make the demand much bigger. Companies are striking a woman-centric product line, floral notes, and influencer-based marketing.

Perfume Industry Competitive Landscape

The India Perfume market is competitive, with several global and international market players. The key players are adopting different growth strategies to enhance their market presence, such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, new product launches, geographical expansions, and mergers and acquisitions.

Top India Perfume Companies

Some of the major players in the market are VINI International, SKINN (Titan Company Limited), Bella Vita Organic (IDAM Natural Wellness Pvt. Ltd.), ENGAGE (ITC Limited), Vanesa Care Pvt. Ltd., The Man Company (Emami Group), RENÉE Cosmetics Private Limited, Ajmal Perfumes India, Bombay Shaving Company, Houseofem5.

Recent Developments in the India Perfume Market

• On April 11, 2025, Shoppers Stop Limited's wholly owned subsidiary Global SS Beauty Brands Limited announced the launch of Messi Fragrances in the Indian market. The footballer's signature scent will be available at Shoppers Stop and SS Beauty outlets across the country.

• In September 2024, Emami finalized a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 49.60% stake in Helios Lifestyle, the parent company of 'The Man Company,' for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Emami now fully owns Helios Lifestyle, having previously held a 50.40% stake since its initial investment in 2017. This strategic move is set to bolster Emami's presence in the rapidly growing digital-first premium male grooming segment.

India Perfume Market Report Coverage

Reasons to Buy the India Perfume Market Report:

• The study includes market sizing and forecasting analysis confirmed by authenticated key industry experts.

• The report briefly reviews overall industry performance at a glance.

• The report covers an in-depth analysis of prominent industry peers, primarily focusing on key business financials, type portfolios, expansion strategies, and recent developments.

• Detailed examination of drivers, restraints, key trends, and opportunities prevailing in the industry.

• The study comprehensively covers the market across different segments.

• Deep dive regional level analysis of the industry.

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