Solid Perfume Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Fragrance, By End User, By Distribution Channel, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Solid Perfume Market is projected to expand from USD 1.61 Billion in 2025 to USD 2.63 Billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 8.52%. These anhydrous formulations typically utilize a wax or balm base for direct skin application, distinguishing them from liquid sprays. The sector is bolstered by functional benefits such as leak-proof portability, which appeals to travelers, and alcohol-free compositions suitable for sensitive skin. Furthermore, the compatibility of solid formats with refillable and plastic-free packaging supports the structural industry shift toward sustainable consumption.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 1.61 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 2.63 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	8.52%
Fastest Growing Segment	Organic
Largest Market	North America

A notable obstacle to market growth is the limited sillage or projection of solid formulations compared to liquid aerosols, which may deter consumers seeking potent scent trails. Despite this limitation, the format is thriving within a robust industry environment. According to Cosmetics Europe, the fragrance and perfume category saw retail sales growth of 8.9% in 2024, signaling a strong economic climate that facilitates the diversification and adoption of niche fragrance options.

Market Driver

The increasing demand for portable, travel-friendly fragrances serves as a primary market catalyst. Unlike liquid aerosols, solid perfumes are spill-proof and adhere to aviation security liquid regulations, offering a convenient solution for modern travelers. This format eliminates leakage risks and decanting needs, directly addressing logistical concerns. The recovery of global tourism further strengthens this trend; the International Air Transport Association reported in January 2025 that total global passenger demand rose by 10.4% in 2024 compared to the previous year, indicating a return to travel that enhances the appeal of portable scents.

Simultaneously, the shift toward sustainable packaging favors solid perfumes, which often employ plastic-free, refillable vessels and lack the alcohol solvents or heavy glass of liquid counterparts. This alignment with eco-conscious consumer values is validated by the performance of major industry players. LVMH's January 2025 report noted a 4% organic revenue growth in its Perfumes & Cosmetics division, driven by eco-designed flagship lines. Furthermore, Interparfums, Inc. reported a record 10% increase in annual net sales for 2024, reflecting a strong investment climate for diversified fragrance innovations.

Market Challenge

The restricted projection, or sillage, of anhydrous formulations represents a significant barrier to the Global Solid Perfume Market's broader expansion. While liquid aerosols use volatile alcohol to disperse scent rapidly, solid perfumes rely on wax or balm bases that keep the fragrance close to the skin. This characteristic limits appeal among consumers who value strong olfactory presence in social settings, confining the product's commercial viability to a niche demographic that prefers subtle, intimate application over the intensity of traditional sprays.

This performance disparity complicates the format's ability to disrupt a mainstream market accustomed to high-intensity liquid products. The dominance of traditional formats is highlighted by the sector's economic scale; Cosmetics Europe reported that in 2024, the fragrance category comprised 16.5% of the total European cosmetics market, valued at €17.1 billion. This substantial valuation illustrates the difficulty solid perfumes face in gaining market share from a consumer base deeply committed to the potent experience of established liquid perfumery.

Market Trends

The integration of fragrance with skincare in hybrid beauty balms is transforming product development within the market, establishing a new class of multi-functional cosmetics. Unlike drying alcohol-based sprays, solid perfumes frequently use anhydrous bases containing shea butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E, functioning as moisturizing treatments that scent the skin. This "skinification" meets the demand for dermocosmetic products with health benefits, a trend supported by strong sector performance; L'Oreal's February 2025 report cited a 9.8% like-for-like sales growth in its Dermatological Beauty Division, confirming market appetite for skin-centric formulations.

Concurrently, the rise of functional and mood-enhancing aromatherapy formulations is broadening the market to include emotional regulation and wellness. The intimate, low-projection nature of solid perfumes makes them ideal for personal "self-scenting" rituals intended to manage stress or improve focus without affecting shared spaces. Brands are incorporating neuro-scientific ingredients and essential oils to appeal to psychological needs, driving significant momentum; Givaudan reported in January 2025 that Fine Fragrance sales grew by 18.4% on a like-for-like basis, reflecting increased consumer spending on sophisticated, purpose-driven scents.

Key Market Players

Chanel S.A.
Coty, Inc.
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
Shiseido Company, Limited
Revlon, Inc.
L'Oreal S.A.
L Brands, Inc.
Inter Parfums, Inc.
ACCENTURE SAS
Liz Claiborne Inc.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Solid Perfume Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Solid Perfume Market, By Type

Organic Vs. Inorganic

Solid Perfume Market, By Fragrance

Single Fragrance Vs. Mixed Fragrance

Solid Perfume Market, By End User

Men
Women
Unisex

Solid Perfume Market, By Distribution Channel

Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Specialty Stores
Online
Others

Solid Perfume Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Solid Perfume Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Solid Perfume Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Organic Vs. Inorganic)
- 5.2.2. By Fragrance (Single Fragrance Vs. Mixed Fragrance)
- 5.2.3. By End User (Men, Women, Unisex)
- 5.2.4. By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Solid Perfume Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Fragrance
- 6.2.3. By End User
- 6.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Solid Perfume Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Fragrance
- 7.2.3. By End User
- 7.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. France Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By End User
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia Pacific Solid Perfume Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Fragrance
- 8.2.3. By End User
- 8.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2. India Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By End User
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Solid Perfume Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Fragrance
- 9.2.3. By End User
- 9.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Solid Perfume Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Fragrance
- 10.2.3. By End User
- 10.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End User
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End User
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Solid Perfume Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Fragrance
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End User
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Solid Perfume Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Chanel S.A.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Coty, Inc.
15.3. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
15.4. Shiseido Company, Limited
15.5. Revlon, Inc.
15.6. L'Oreal S.A.
15.7. L Brands, Inc.
15.8. Inter Parfums, Inc.
15.9. ACCENTURE SAS
15.10. Liz Claiborne Inc.